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Over One Million Tickets Sold for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Oct 16, 20252 min readOct 16, 2025

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Over One Million Tickets Sold for FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is generating immense excitement globally, with over one million tickets sold following the Visa Presale Draw phase. Fans from 212 countries and territories have secured their seats for this historic edition, with residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico leading the charge. The top ten countries in terms of […]

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is generating immense excitement globally, with over one million tickets sold following the Visa Presale Draw phase.

Fans from 212 countries and territories have secured their seats for this historic edition, with residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico leading the charge.

The top ten countries in terms of ticket sales include England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, and France.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his delight, stating, “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.”

The Early Ticket Draw entry period will open on October 27, allowing fans to apply for single-match tickets to all 104 games, along with venue- and team-specific tickets.

Fans can also purchase single- and multi-match hospitality packages, which include match tickets via the FIFA website.

To ensure a safe and secure ticketing experience, FIFA encourages fans to purchase tickets only through the official and preferred source of tickets for the FIFA World Cup.

An official resale platform is also available, providing eligible ticket holders with a secure way to resell their tickets.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to be an unforgettable experience, with 28 teams already qualified and 104 matches scheduled across 16 cities in North America.

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