"More than 4.5 million people, the majority from the United States, applied to buy 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets during the first presale draw, FIFA said in a news release on Friday hours after the close of this presale period limited to Visa credit card holders. Mexico and Canada, the other two host nations for the tournament, were the other countries with the most ticket draw applicants. FIFA did not reveal the totals per country."
""These are not only outstanding figures, but also a strong statement," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said. "The whole world wants to be part of the FIFA World Cup 26: the biggest, most inclusive and most exciting event ever seen. From Canada, Mexico and the United States to countries big and small across every continent, fans are proving once again that the passion for football truly unites, as they are looking forward to attending matches in all three host nations.""
"While tickets for all 104 matches are being put on sale, receiving a timeslot does not guarantee tickets will be available and sales will be capped at four tickets per person per match, with no person being able to purchase more than 40 for the totality of the tournament. A second phase, called an early ticket draw, will begin on Oct. 27, with purchase time slots from mid-November to early December. A third phase, termed a random selection draw, will start after the final draw takes places on Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C., to determine the World Cup schedule. FIFA said tickets will be available closer to the tournament "on a first-come, first-served basis." FIFA also said it will start an official resale platform on Oct. 2."
More than 4.5 million people, mostly from the United States, applied during the Visa-only first presale draw that ran Sept. 9-19. Mexico and Canada were the other host nations with the most applicants, while country-level totals were not released. Selected applicants will be notified starting Sept. 29 and given purchase timeslots beginning Oct. 1, though a timeslot does not guarantee ticket availability. Sales are capped at four tickets per person per match and 40 tickets per person for the tournament. Additional draws and an official resale platform begin Oct. 2, and the tournament will be played across 16 North American cities.
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