The FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen an extraordinary surge in demand, with over 150 million ticket requests submitted from more than 200 countries within the first 15 days of the initial ticketing phase. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the response as a reflection of football's universal popularity and the tournament's anticipated status as the greatest and most inclusive show on earth. The event will be hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, commencing June 11, 2026, with the final on July 19, 2026.