FIFA sells over 1 million tickets in 2026 World Cup presales

FIFA said Thursday that more than one million tickets for the 2026 World Cup have been sold following the conclusion of the Visa presales phase, as demand from around the globe quickly outpaced early expectations. The sales period, which opened in mid-September, drew buyers from 212 countries and territories, with residents of the three host nations the United States, Canada and Mexico purchasing the most tickets, FIFA said.

Officials said the next public sales phase will open on October 27 and will include single-match tickets as well as stadium-specific and team-specific packages. FIFA also launched an official ticket resale platform intended to protect buyers from invalid or unauthorized listings.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the milestone as confirmation of strong global interest, saying in a statement, "Today we celebrate surpassing the one-million-ticket mark after the Visa presales, a fantastic proof that the most ambitious and inclusive FIFA World Cup ever is generating huge global excitement."

FIFA and early listings indicate demand is concentrated on high-profile matches, raising concerns about affordability. While the governing body has not published a...