Fans are showing tremendous excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Over 1 million tickets have already been sold, and this enthusiasm indicates that the tournament will be remembered as the biggest and most inclusive World Cup in history.
Sports News: Football is considered the world's most popular sport. Its grand event, the FIFA World Cup 2026, will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. So far, 28 teams have qualified, out of a total of 48 teams participating in the tournament. FIFA recently updated that over 1 million tickets for next year's World Cup have been sold since official ticket sales began earlier this month.
Hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026
Football is considered the world's most popular sport. This edition of the grand event will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America. A total of 48 teams are expected to participate in the tournament, with 28 teams having already qualified. According to FIFA, ticket sales officially began earlier this month, and over 1 million tickets have been sold to date.
The highest demand for tickets came from viewers in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Additionally, people from 212 different countries and regions have already purchased tickets. FIFA stated that the top 10 countries include England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, and France. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held from June 11 to July 19. This tournament is set to be special not only for the players but also for spectators and football enthusiasts.
Statement from FIFA President
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, "National teams from around the world are competing to secure a spot in the historic FIFA World Cup 2026. I am delighted that so many football fans also want to be a part of this historic tournament in North America. This process is incredible and demonstrates that the biggest, most inclusive FIFA World Cup in history is captivating supporters worldwide."
FIFA also reported that the World Cup 2026 has seen one of the largest ticket sales processes to date. Football fans worldwide have shown immense enthusiasm for this historic tournament.
