FIFA World Cup 26: More Than 1.5 Million Ticket Draw Applications Submitted Within 24 Hours

Over 1.5 million fans from 210 countries have applied in just 24 hours for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Visa Presale Draw. The U.S., Mexico, and Canada lead the demand.

Global Excitement Already Off the Charts

Just 24 hours into the entry period for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Visa Presale Draw, FIFA has received an impressive 1.5 million+ applications from fans in 210 countries.

The countries with the highest demand so far are the United States, Mexico, and Canada, followed by Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, England, Spain, Portugal, and Germany.

“The large number of entries submitted is a testament to the huge excitement sparked across the globe by FIFA World Cup 26 and the extent to which it’s set to become a watershed in football history,” said Heimo Schirgi, Chief Operating Officer of FIFA World Cup 26.

How the Visa Presale Draw Works

The Visa Presale Draw is the first phase of ticket sales for the tournament, giving fans their first chance to secure tickets to the greatest FIFA World Cup™ yet.

• The entry period remains open until 19 September at 11:00 am ET (17:00 CET).

• Entry is randomized, and the timing of submission does not affect chances of success.

• Successful applicants will be notified via email from 29 September and receive a time slot to purchase tickets starting 1 October, subject to availability.

Ticket Prices and Availability

Fans can secure group-stage tickets starting at USD 60 at the start of sales. Additional details:

• Single-match tickets will be available for all 104 matches of the tournament.

• Venue-specific and team-specific tickets will also be offered.

• Subsequent phases of ticket sales begin in October. Full timelines and products can be found at FIFA.com/tickets.

Hospitality Packages and Safe Purchasing

Fans can already buy hospitality packages, including match tickets, via FIFA.com/hospitality. FIFA emphasizes:

“Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets only through FIFA.com/tickets, the official and preferred source. Tickets purchased from unofficial channels may not be valid.”