JAKARTA - The enthusiasm of global football fans is unstoppable. FIFA announced that it had received 5 million requests for tickets to the 2026 World Cup in just the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase until Friday, December 12.
This surge in interest comes amid a wave of protests by groups of supporters related to the high price of tickets for the tournament.
The upcoming World Cup has set a new record with the participation of 48 teams that will compete in three host countries, the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
According to FIFA data, fans from more than 200 countries have registered through the official FIFA.com page to secure their seats. Behind the fantastic booking figures, the issue of ticket prices has become a sharp focus.
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) on Thursday, December 11, urged FIFA to immediately stop selling national team allocations. FSE accused the world football governing body of setting "sky-high" ticket prices.
This price increase is considered risky to hinder the access of ordinary fans, who are the soul of the stadium atmosphere, to watch live. Based on FSE's analysis, the 2026 World Cup ticket prices have jumped up to five times compared to the 2022 World Cup edition in Qatar.
The Most Wanted Match
Despite the soaring prices, demand for tickets for the group stage remains high. Matches involving South American and European teams are the main attraction during this random selection draw period.
Here are the 5 matches with the highest ticket demand so far:
1. Colombia vs Portugal (Miami, 27 June 2026) - Most in demand.2. Brazil vs Morocco (New York/New Jersey, 13 June 2026).3. Mexico vs South Korea (Guadalajara, 18 June 2026).4. Ecuador vs Germany (New York/New Jersey, 25 June 2026).5. Scotland vs Brazil (Miami, 24 June 2026).
In addition to the three host countries, the countries with the most ticket applicants are dominated by Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France, and Panama.
FIFA said the massive presence of fans from South and Central America proved the appeal of the tournament across the American continent. Meanwhile, the high demand from Scotland reflects the desire of the "Tartan Army" supporters for their first World Cup appearance in 28 years.
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