Afghanistan, April 22 -- FIFA releases final batch of World Cup 2026 tickets, with strong demand but mounting criticism over high prices and accessibility concerns.
FIFA said a new batch of tickets for all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will go on sale on Wednesday, marking the final sales phase before the tournament begins.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said more than five million tickets have already been sold, surpassing the previous record of 3.5 million set during the 1994 World Cup in the United States.
With matches spread across 16 stadiums, around seven million tickets are expected to be available in total, although demand has remained exceptionally strong.
However, ticket pricing has drawn widespread criticism, with the mo...