NEW YORK, March 3 — With 100 days to go until kickoff, demand for 2026 World Cup tickets in the US, Mexico, and Canada is soaring, despite high prices and global unrest following the US attack on Iran.
NEW YORK, March 3 — With 100 days to go until kickoff, demand for 2026 World Cup tickets in the US, Mexico, and Canada is soaring, despite high prices and global unrest following the US attack on Iran.
Fans are also concerned about US immigration policies and recent violence near Guadalajara after Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader was killed. Some, like German fan Tom Roeder, are avoiding the US entirely.
FIFA reported nearly two million tickets sold in the first two phases, with demand oversubscribed more than 30 times. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum reassured fans that travel is safe, and Spanish fan association leaders said concerns have been calmed.
The tournament’s spread across 16 cities in three countries adds logistical and financial challenges, with ticket prices cited as a major barrier. Secondary market prices have surged, sometimes more than doubling previous World Cup costs, leading some fan groups to drastically reduce attendance.
Despite these hurdles, organizers expect record revenue, with FIFA emphasizing that proceeds will be reinvested into global football development. — Reuters
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