The FIFA World Cup 2026 is rewriting sports history before its first whistle blows, with a staggering 150 million ticket requests flooding in from fans across 200+ countries 🌐. This unprecedented demand, recorded just 15 days into the Random Selection Draw phase, makes the tournament 30 times oversubscribed – equivalent to every person in France, Germany, and Italy applying simultaneously! 🚨
Unprecedented Global Frenzy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called this "the ultimate proof of football's unifying power," noting the requests outnumber all spectators from 22 previous World Cups combined since 1930 📅. The current phase (open until Jan 13, 2026) uses a lottery system, with unsuccessful fans getting more chances later.
Bigger Than Ever Before
Set to light up 16 cities across North America from June 11-July 19, 2026, this edition features:
⚽ 48 teams (up from 32)
🏟️ 104 matches
🌎 First 3-nation host: Canada, Mexico, and the US
Football's Rising Tide
With 90% of FIFA's 2023-2026 budget funding global football development, this record demand could supercharge youth programs and women's leagues worldwide 💪. As one Reddit user put it: "This isn't just a tournament – it's a cultural reset button for sports."
