Infantino also highlighted the public's response during the VISA presale draw: "The sale of over one million tickets shows that the largest and most inclusive World Cup in history has already begun to captivate fans around the world."
Less than a year before the World Cup, FIFA confirmed the sale of the first million tickets during the pre-sale phase
Infantino also highlighted the public's response during the VISA presale draw: "The sale of over one million tickets shows that the largest and most inclusive World Cup in history has already begun to captivate fans around the world."
For those who were unable to access tickets in this first phase, FIFA will open a new sales period on October 27, where individual tickets, stadium packages, or team packages will be available. In addition, the official resale platform at FIFA.com/tickets remains active, designed to prevent fraud and protect fans.
The organization reminded that hospitality packages are also available, offering premium access and exclusive experiences in the stadiums. Everything indicates that the 2026 World Cup will not only be the longest and most diverse in history, but also one of the most anticipated by fans around the globe.
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup began with a clear display of global fervor: FIFA announced that over one million tickets have already been sold in the first stage of the exclusive presale for VISA users, which started in mid-September.
Fans from the three host countries, United States, Canada, and Mexico, led ticket purchases in that order, followed by England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, and France, which complete the Top 10 nations with the highest demand.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino celebrated the figure as a key milestone on the road to the tournament: "It's a very exciting step toward 2026. I'm thrilled to see that so many football fans want to be part of this event that will mark a turning point," he said.