Global demand for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has surged to remarkable levels, with fans submitting five million ticket requests within the first 24 hours of the latest Random Selection Draw.
Supporters from more than 200 countries and territories rushed to FIFA’s ticketing platform as anticipation builds for the first-ever 48-team World Cup, set to be staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States from 11 June to 19 July 2026.
Early data shows interest is being driven by high-profile group-stage fixtures, led by Colombia versus Portugal in Miami on 27 June, which has so far attracted the strongest demand. Other heavily requested matches include Brazil against Morocco in New York New Jersey, Mexico versus Korea Republic in Guadalajara, Ecuador against Germany in New York New Jersey, and Scotland’s clash with Brazil in Miami. Together, these fixtures feature teams from five continents, underlining the tournament’s global appeal.
The three host nations currently account for the highest volume of ticket requests, followed by Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France and Panama. Strong interest from South and Central America highlights the tournament’s pull across the region, while Scotland’s presence among the top requesting countries reflects excitement around the team’s return to the World Cup stage after a 28-year absence.
The Random Selection Draw remains open until 13 January 2026, with FIFA emphasising that the timing of applications does not influence selection outcomes. Fans can also access resale tickets, hospitality options and all-inclusive travel packages as the tournament approaches. FIFA says revenues from the event will be reinvested into football development worldwide, continuing its not-for-profit mandate.
