Goal! 🎉 The road to FIFA World Cup 2026 is on fire! As of 30 December 2025, at the halfway point of the Random Selection Draw, over 150 million ticket requests have flooded in from fans in more than 200 countries.
Record breaking demand
The ticket window opened on Thursday 11 December 2025 has smashed expectations. With 30 times more requests than available seats, it is 3.4 times the total attendance of all 964 matches across 22 editions since 1930.
Global excitement unites
FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls this moment historic and promises the greatest and most inclusive show on the planet 🌎⚽. He believes this edition will bring the world together like never before.
A wider, bolder World Cup
Running from 11 June to 19 July 2026, this will be the largest edition ever: 48 teams, 104 matches across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
What's next?
The Random Selection Draw stays open until Tuesday 13 January 2026. Every request has an equal shot, no matter when it is submitted. Missed out this time? Don't worry, more ticket phases are coming.
Investing in the future of the game
As a not for profit organisation, FIFA reinvests ticket revenue into men's, women's and youth football across its 211 Member Associations. ⚽💰
With record demand and a historic format, FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be the most anticipated football festival ever.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 sees unprecedented 150 million ticket requests
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