More than 500 million fans request FIFA World Cup tickets

Football's global governing body FIFA said Wednesday it had received more than 500 million requests for tickets to this year's World Cup..

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FIFA announced that it received over 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite controversy surrounding high prices. Applications were submitted from all 211 member nations and territories, with fans notified of lottery results no earlier than February 5.

Over 500 million ticket requests were received for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the demand is a "global statement".
The most requested match was Colombia vs. Portugal in Miami on June 27.
Criticisms led FIFA to introduce cut-price tickets at 60 US dollars (51 euros) each.

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