Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have already passed the one-million mark, according to the organizing organization FIFA, which announced on Thursday, a sign of worldwide passion.
Following the close of the first “Visa Pre-Sales” phase, which started in mid-September and required fans to register via a lottery, the milestone was reached. Though just 28 of the 48 competing nations have so far earned qualifying berths, purchasers came from 212 countries and territories, therefore highlighting the great worldwide reach of the competition.
With those three nations topping the buyer list, demand has been strongest among supporters in the host countries, the United States, Canada and Mexico. Fans from England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina and France follow their movements. Describing the number as ‘an intriguing step,’ FIFA President Gianni Infantino underlined that the great degree of interest sends a clear message that this already fascinating people all around is edition, which is staged throughout North America.
With 48 teams and 104 games across 16 host cities in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, a format greater than any previous World Cup competition, the tournament itself is scheduled to feature. Though the one-million mark is noteworthy, it marks the very beginning of ticket distribution. According to FIFA, the most popular sport in the world, has roughly 7.1 million seats available across all sites. Starting on October 27, the following phase of sales, open to the general public, will include single-match tickets, venue-specific access, and team-specific packages.
Ticket prices are already attracting notice. Early listings reflect a wide variation, ranging from an entry-level US$60 for some group-stage games to tens of thousands of dollars for premium seats in headlining matches. FIFA has also debuted an official resale website to reduce unauthorized or fraudulent transactions in the FIFA 2026 cup. In essence, the great initial interest suggests strong interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; however, much effort still needs to turn that into full-scale revenue across all games and seats.