With nearly two million tickets already sold across the first two sales phases, anticipation continues to rise ahead of the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Fans from 212 countries and territories have secured seats, underscoring the global appeal of the tournament. The strongest demand has come from residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the three host nations—followed by significant interest from England, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Argentina, and France.

FIFA Leadership on Ticketing Success


  • Gianni Infantino (FIFA President) congratulated early buyers and reminded supporters that the next opportunity to apply begins on 11 December, shortly after the Final Draw in Washington DC.

  • Heimo Schirgi (FIFA COO) noted the enthusiasm worldwide, adding that the opening match in Mexico City is now fewer than 200 days away.
Ticketing Windows

  • Third phase: Random Selection Draw

  • Opens: 11 December 2025

  • Closes: 13 January 2026

  • Fans can apply for single-match tickets based on confirmed group-stage fixtures.

  • Supporters of qualified nations may also apply for Participating Member Association tickets, subject to federation rules.

Hospitality & Travel


  • Hospitality packages (including match tickets) remain available via FIFA’s official site.

  • FIFA has urged fans to purchase tickets only through official channels, warning that a match ticket alone does not guarantee entry into host nations.

  • Supporters traveling to the United States may benefit from the newly introduced FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System for visa applications.
More Information

Further details, legal guidelines, and FAQs are available at FIFA.com/tickets.

This surge in demand reflects the historic scale of the 2026 World Cup, the first to feature 48 teams across three host nations, promising unprecedented global participation and fan engagement.