The Portugal vs Colombia match has drawn the most attention from fans. In the early hours of the latest ticket sales phase, this game topped the demand list. Portugal will play Colombia in Miami on 27 June. FIFA confirmed that fans showed the highest interest in this match. The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo has added to the excitement.
Argentina and Brazil matches usually attract large crowds. World Cup time increases that interest even more. After the Portugal game, several other fixtures also saw strong demand. Brazil will face Morocco on 13 June. Mexico will play South Africa on 18 June. Germany will meet Ecuador on 25 June. Brazil will also take on Scotland on 24 June.
Ticket prices have caused anger among fans. The cheapest ticket for the 2026 World Cup final costs more than 500,000 taka. Group stage tickets are priced at around 22,000 taka. Many fans criticised FIFA after the prices became public.
Even with the high prices, demand has not dropped. Fans rushed to buy tickets once sales reopened. Around five million applications were submitted within 24 hours. FIFA shared this information in a statement.
Supporters from the United States, Canada and Mexico lead the ticket demand as host nations. Fans from Colombia, Brazil, England, Argentina, Ecuador, Germany, Scotland, France, Panama and Australia also applied in large numbers.
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will start on 13 June. The opening match will take place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico.
