Morocco vs. Brazil Among Top Five Most Requested Matches for 2026 World Cup

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has revealed significant fan demand for 2026 World Cup tickets during the third phase of sales. This phase, which involves fans registering their names and being selected via a lottery to purchase tickets, commenced last Thursday and will continue until January 13, 2026.

Just 24 hours after the application window opened, over five million requests were registered. According to an official FIFA statement, the match between the Moroccan national team and their Brazilian counterparts was among the five most requested group stage fixtures by fans. Colombia versus Portugal topped this list, which also included Mexico against South Korea, Ecuador versus Germany, and Scotland versus Brazil.

FIFA also indicated that ticket requests have come from over 200 countries, with the three host nations leading the list for highest demand, followed by countries from South America and Europe. The 2026 tournament will be the first to feature 48 participating teams.

The random selection process for tickets is expected to continue over the coming weeks, with selected fans to be notified at a later date. Expectations are growing that the 2026 edition will be the most attended World Cup in the tournament's history.