Millions chase 2026 World Cup tickets, shock at top group match | OneFootball

FIFA received at least five million ticket requests within 24 hours to attend the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, as part of the final ticket draw before the tournament begins. After the organization's approval, tickets are now available for spectators to purchase.

Fans from over 200 countries and territories are competing for tickets, according to the international organization in a statement, highlighting the group stage match between Colombia and Portugal as the most in-demand. Other World Cup matches generating special interest include Brazil-Morocco, Mexico-South Korea, Ecuador-Germany, and Scotland-Brazil.

FIFA added that fans from Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France, and Panama have submitted the most requests. For Scotland, the 2026 World Cup marks a return to the tournament after a 28-year absence.

This strong demand, following two previous draws where the composition of each group was still unknown, occurs amid rising ticket and hotel room prices in the host cities. This sales mode allows interested parties to register until January 13.

The group stage matches are divided into four categories based on their appeal. For those that FIFA considers to generate the most interest, a ticket costs a minimum of $265, and the most expensive ones are over $700. For the final, which will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the lowest price is $4,100.

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