The “fever” for the first time World cup based in three countries (USA, Mexico and Canada) reached unprecedented levels. THE Fifa announced this Wednesday, the 14th, that it received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup. The massive volume of orders occurs despite strong criticism of prices, which range from popular US$ 60 (around R$324) to exorbitant US$ 8.680 (approximately R$47 thousand) per seat.
Although the final in New Jersey Although traditionally the most popular event, the group stage held the biggest surprise of this stage. The confrontation between Colombia and Portugalon June 27th in Miami, was the match that received the most requests worldwide. There is a reason for this: see Cristiano Ronaldo in action. The Portuguese striker from 40 years He is probably playing his last World Cup, the sixth in his career, and should reach his thousandth goal in the FIFA competition. The game will also feature an illustrious player who has played for Brazil: James Rodriguez. He didn’t do well in São Paulo, but remains decisive in the Colombian team.
The organization Football Supporters Europe (FSE) raised the alert: 2026 World Cup ticket prices are almost five times higher to those practiced in the 2022 edition, in Qatar, won by Messi’s Argentina. To try to quell criticism, FIFA created a low-cost category, but overwhelming demand — coming from all 211 member associations — means most fans will have to rely on luck.
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“500 million of orders in just over a month of sales is more than high demand, it is a true declaration of intent on a global scale”, stated the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino.
Top 3 most requested
1st Colombia x Portugal – Miami Gardens (USA) – June 27
2nd Mexico x South Korea – Guadalajara (MEX) – June 18
3rd Grand Final – East Rutherford (USA) – July 19
How demand exceeded stadium capacity by thousands of timesFIFA will use a random draw system. Communication to fans about the success (or not) of requests will begin from the is 5 of February. Fans who cannot get the chosen match may be suggested for other games in the competition with less demand.
It is worth remembering that the 2026 World Cup will feature, for the first time, the participation of 48 selections. Of these, 42 are already classified and the remaining six will compete in a repechage in March. Among the countries in this condition is Italy, four-time world champion.
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It is certain that even accepting paying high prices for World Cup football, many fans will be left without tickets. The tournament will have 104 games in total. To be champion, the finalist teams will have to play one more game, from seven to eight. Brazil has not won a World Cup since 2002, when it was five-times champion. The country is still the only country to have won the tournament five times.
AI with information and editing from The Football
