Zurich, Dec. 13 -- Just 24 hours after the third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opened, demand from around the world reached extraordinary levels.
Fans from over 200 countries and territories submitted 5 million ticket requests via FIFA.com/tickets, fueled by excitement to witness the first-ever 48-team tournament, which will take place across Canada, Mexico and the United States from Thursday, 11 June to Sunday, 19 July 2026, FIFA said on Saturday.
The early figures point to a strong appetite for standout group-stage encounters, with Colombia vs Portugal (Miami, 27 June) emerging as the most sought-after match during the Random Selection Draw period so far. Brazil vs Morocco (New York New Jersey, 13 June), Mexico v Kor...