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4.5 Million Fans Apply for 2026 World Cup Tickets

9/23/2025

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Over 4.5 million fans from 216 countries applied during Visa Presale Draw for the 2026 World Cup.
The United States led requests; Mexico and Canada followed, with Germany, England, and Brazil in top-10.
Applicants will be notified September 29; sales begin October 1, with group-stage tickets starting at $60, and a resale platform launching October 2 to prevent unauthorized sales.

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Over 4.5 million fans from 216 countries applied during Visa Presale Draw for the 2026 World Cup.
The United States led requests; Mexico and Canada followed, with Germany, England, and Brazil in top-10.
Applicants will be notified September 29; sales begin October 1, with group-stage tickets starting at $60, and a resale platform launching October 2 to prevent unauthorized sales.