FIFA World Cup 2026: Ticket sales surpass 1 million, fans from 212 countries join the frenzy | Football News
FIFA has revealed that over one million tickets have already been snapped up for next year’s World Cup in North America, just weeks after sales opened. Fans from 212 countries have secured spots, even though only 28 of the 48 participating teams have been confirmed. The biggest demand is coming from the host nations — the U.S., Canada, and Mexico — followed by football powerhouses including England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, and France. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the response as “incredible,” calling it a sign that the tournament is capturing the imagination of fans worldwide. Tickets for the final in East Rutherford are currently listed on the resale platform between $9,538 and $57,500, with prices for opening matches already reaching tens of thousands on the secondary market. Lower-tier tickets start at $60, but most matches carry much higher prices, and dynamic pricing will be used for the first time. Fans who missed out in the first lottery draw will get another chance starting October 27, with further phases planned closer to the tournament. Overall, roughly 7.1 million seats will be available across 16 venues in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Adding star power off the pitch, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been named ambassador for the World Cup matches in Southern California. A self-confessed football fan, the Slovenian star said he is thrilled to welcome fans and help celebrate a sport that “connects so many cultures around the globe.” With demand soaring and tickets selling fast, the countdown to what FIFA hopes will be its “biggest, most inclusive World Cup ever” is officially on.
