2026 World Cup tickets: Who are the biggest buyers?

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The kick-off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching. Scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026, tickets are already flying off the shelves, with fans scrambling to secure their spots before they’re all gone.

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World Cup 2026: United States, Canada, and Mexico lead ticket sales

FIFA has revealed the number of tickets sold so far, along with the countries whose fans have snapped up the most seats. No African nation has made it into the top 10 biggest buyers.

According to FIFA’s official website, around two million tickets have already been sold during the first and second sales phases.

The majority of these tickets have been purchased by fans from the host countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

FIFA’s statement also highlights several other nations with significant sales, including Colombia, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Germany, and Brazil.

2026 World Cup ticket prices are out… and they’re on another level.

🇺🇸 USA opener: $2,735
🇲🇽 Mexico opener: $1,825
🇨🇦 Canada opener: $1,745
🏆 Final: $6,370 for Category 1

Football is a premium global product, and prices for the 2026 World Cup prove it.

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— Jon Boafo (@JonBoafo) November 26, 2025