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#FIFA #World #Cup #million #tickets #requested #Infantino">FIFA World Cup 2026 — More than 500 million tickets requested for WC: Infantino FIFA President Gianni Infantino said demand for tickets to the 2026 World Cup had reached unprecedented levels, with 500 million requests already recorded for the expanded 48-team tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“You’ve heard, there were many discussions about the ticketing of the World Cup,” Infantino said at the FIFA Congress on Thursday. “We had 500 million ticket requests — 500 million ticket requests. In the last two World Cups together, we had 50 million ticket requests. Here, 500 million.”
Infantino said FIFA had already sold the vast majority of tickets released so far.
“We’ve sold 100 per cent of the inventory that we’ve put on the market, which is, more or less, 90% of the global inventory so far,” he said. “And of course, we are always putting tickets on the market.”
Ticketing has emerged as a sensitive issue in the build-up to the tournament, with concerns raised about affordability and access for local fans.
“There are expensive tickets, yes, but there are also affordable tickets,” Infantino added.
Football’s global governing body is expected to continue releasing batches of tickets in phases, a strategy designed to manage demand while maximising revenue for what is set to be the most lucrative World Cup in history.
Published on May 01, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said demand for tickets to the 2026 World Cup had reached…
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#FIFA #World #Cup #Philadelphia #provide #free #transport #fans #matches">FIFA World Cup 2026 — Philadelphia will provide free transport for fans after matches
Football fans heading to Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup will be able to take advantage of free transport after all six matches in the city, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 said on Monday, thanks to a partnership with travel rental platform Airbnb.
The announcement stands in stark contrast to some host cities that are raising transportation prices during the tournament.
On Friday, New Jersey announced round-trip public transit tickets to games will cost USD 150, a more than 10-fold increase. Fans in Boston, meanwhile, will need to pay USD 95 for a return bus trip to Gillette Stadium.
While regular fares will apply for travel to the games at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field stadium, SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) will provide free train rides home with the service starting at halftime and continuing for two hours after the matches end.
“My Administration has invested millions of dollars to ensure SEPTA trains remain in good service as we embark on an epic year for sports in Philadelphia,” Governor Josh Shapiro said in a statement.
“And I’m glad Airbnb is stepping up to provide free rides for fans so they can get home safely and affordably.”
Philadelphia will host five group stage games, beginning with Ivory Coast against Ecuador on June 14, along with a round of 16 tie.
Published on Apr 21, 2026
Football fans heading to Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup will be able to take advantage of free transport after all six matches in the city, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 said on Monday, thanks to a partnership with travel rental platform Airbnb.
The announcement stands in stark contrast to some host cities that are raising transportation prices during the tournament.
On Friday, New Jersey announced round-trip public transit tickets to games will cost USD 150, a more than 10-fold increase. Fans in Boston, meanwhile, will need to pay USD 95 for a return bus trip to Gillette Stadium.
While regular fares will apply for travel to the games at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field stadium, SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) will provide free train rides home with the service starting at halftime and continuing for two hours after the matches end.
“My Administration has invested millions of dollars to ensure SEPTA trains remain in good service as we embark on an epic year for sports in Philadelphia,” Governor Josh Shapiro said in a statement.
“And I’m glad Airbnb is stepping up to provide free rides for fans so they can get home safely and affordably.”
Philadelphia will host five group stage games, beginning with Ivory Coast against Ecuador on June 14, along with a round of 16 tie.
Published on Apr 21, 2026
Football fans heading to Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup will be able to take…