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
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
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