🚀 Ready for some record-breaking news? At the halfway mark of the Random Selection Draw ticket phase for the FIFA World Cup 2026, over 150 million ticket requests have poured in from fans in 200+ countries! That means the tournament is a whopping 30× oversubscribed – mind-blowing, right? ⚽️🌍
Global fan fever 🤩
Opened on 11 December 2025, this phase has seen more interest than ever. To put it in perspective, requests are 3.4× higher than the total spectators across all 964 matches in the first 22 World Cups since 1930.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says, “The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the greatest and most inclusive show on the planet. With more than 150 million tickets requested in just 15 days, this edition is 30 times oversubscribed — a true reflection of the incredible passion of fans from over 200 countries.”
A world-first festival 🌟
Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! From 11 June to 19 July 2026, 48 teams will compete across 104 matches in 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
How to score tickets 🎟️
The Random Selection Draw runs until 13 January 2026. All requests have equal chances, no matter when you applied. If you miss out, don’t worry – more ticket phases are on the way.
Giving back to the game ❤️
FIFA is a not-for-profit, so over 90% of revenue from this World Cup goes straight back into men’s, women’s, and youth football across its 211 Member Associations. That’s real support for the future stars of the sport!
With demand through the roof and a promise to unite fans worldwide, FIFA World Cup 2026 is gearing up to be the most epic football party ever. Stay tuned – and keep your notifications ON! 🔔
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FIFA World Cup 2026 sees unprecedented 150 million ticket requests
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