Over One Million Tickets Sold for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Global Fans Rush to Secure Their Spot

With 28 teams already qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, excitement continues to build as football fans across the globe rush to secure seats for what is expected to be a historic edition of the tournament. FIFA has confirmed that over one million tickets have already been sold following the closure of the Visa Presale Draw sales phase, which began in mid-September, Modzero Sports reports.

According to FIFA, fans from 212 countries and territories have purchased tickets, showcasing the tournament’s immense global appeal. Unsurprisingly, residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico the three host nations; lead ticket purchases, followed by fans from England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, and France, rounding out the top ten countries in demand.

“What an exciting step on our journey toward 2026! As national teams across the globe compete for a place at the historic FIFA World Cup 26, I am thrilled so many football-loving fans also want to be part of this watershed event in North America,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

“Today, we celebrate the sale of more than 1 million FIFA World Cup tickets following the Visa Presale Draw. It’s an incredible response, and a wonderful sign that the biggest, most inclusive FIFA World Cup in history is capturing the imagination of supporters everywhere. Already, tickets have been purchased by fans in over 200 countries and territories, led by our enthusiastic hosts in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America.”

Fans who missed out on the presale can look forward to the next ticket sales window, which opens on Monday, 27 October, with the Early Ticket Draw. During this phase, single-match tickets for all 104 games, as well as venue- and team-specific ticket packages, will be available.

FIFA has also launched an official resale platform via FIFA.com/tickets, aimed at protecting fans from unauthorized or invalid ticket resales. The platform complies with local regulations, with Mexican residents accessing tickets through the FIFA Ticket Exchange Platform.

In addition, fans can purchase official hospitality packages, which include match tickets and premium experiences, at FIFA.com/hospitality. FIFA continues to urge fans to buy only through official channels to ensure authenticity and avoid scams.

The FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will be the biggest edition in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities, marking a new era for the world’s most-watched sporting event.

For more details on ticket sales timelines, products, and updates, fans are encouraged to visit FIFA.com/tickets.