Just 24 hours after the third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ commenced, global demand reached exceptional levels. Fans from more than 200 countries and territories submitted a total of 5 million ticket requests through FIFA.com/tickets, reflecting their enthusiasm for the inaugural 48-team tournament, scheduled to take place across Canada, Mexico, and the United States from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Initial data indicates a high level of interest in premier group-stage matchups, with Colombia versus Portugal (Miami, June 27) emerging as the most highly anticipated fixture during the Random Selection Draw period to date. Following closely are Brazil versus Morocco (New York/New Jersey, June 13), Mexico versus South Korea (Guadalajara, June 18), Ecuador versus Germany (New York/New Jersey, June 25), and Scotland versus Brazil (Miami, June 24). These top five matches involve nine teams from five different continents, highlighting their broad global appeal.
After 24 hours, the three host nations are leading the rankings, followed by the top ten countries of residence for ticket requests: Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France, and Panama.
The significant presence of South American countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, and Argentina, along with Central American nations like Panama, highlights the widespread enthusiasm for the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the Americas. Scotland’s inclusion in the top ten reflects fans’ enthusiasm for seeing the team compete on the global stage for the first time in 28 years, further reinforcing the anticipation that football will bring people together across North America in six months.
The ticketing period for the Random Selection Draw remains open until Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (5:00 PM Central European Time). The timing of your request within this period does not influence your likelihood of being selected. We encourage fans to submit their entries at FIFA.com/tickets for an opportunity to be part of a tournament that offers memorable experiences, exceptional scale, and an unparalleled celebration of football.
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