At the halfway point of the ongoing Random Selection Draw ticketing phase, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is already breaking records with over 150 million ticket requests submitted to date by fans from over 200 countries.
According to a press release, the outcome of the current phase that opened on Dec. 11 means the World Cup is oversubscribed over 30 times based on verified individual credit card numbers submitted with each ticket application.
The demand also represents 3.4 times more than the overall number of spectators who have attended the 964 matches that make up all 22 editions of the competition combined since 1930, the release said.
“The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the greatest and most inclusive show on the planet, with more than 150 million tickets already requested in only the first 15 days, making this edition 30 times oversubscribed – a true showcase of incredible demand from fans from over 200 countries,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement.”
The Random Selection Draw ticketing phase remains open until Jan. 13 at 11:00 a.m., and the timing of a ticket request within this window does not affect the chances of success. Fans can enter the draw and find full details at FIFA.com/tickets. Following the closing of the current phase, a draw will take place, giving all fans equal chances of success.
Those who are unsuccessful will have the opportunity to secure their seats during the subsequent sales phases as additional tickets are made available. The newly introduced Supporter Entry Tier will be available at the fixed price of $60 per ticket for each of the 104 matches, including the final.
The World Cup is estimated to bring around 300,000 visitors to Atlanta in June and July 2026. As one of 16 host cities, Atlanta will host eight World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including one semifinal.