Infantino Stunned by Record World Cup Demand as FIFA Receives 150 Million Ticket Requests in 15 Days

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed shock at the unprecedented global demand for World Cup tickets, revealing that FIFA received an astonishing 150 million ticket requests within just 15 days of sales opening.

According to Infantino, only six to seven million tickets are currently available, making the scale of demand unlike anything seen in the tournament’s long history. He described the situation as “absolutely crazy,” pointing to how rapidly interest has surged worldwide.

To highlight the magnitude of the moment, Infantino noted that in the almost 100-year history of the FIFA World Cup, a total of 44 million tickets have been sold across all editions combined. By comparison, the current wave of applications has already exceeded that figure several times over in just two weeks.

“So, in two weeks we could have filled 300 years of World Cups,” Infantino said. “Imagine that. This is absolutely crazy.”

The figures underline the World Cup’s unmatched global appeal and the power of football to unite fans across continents. They also expose the growing challenge FIFA faces in managing ticket distribution, as demand now massively outweighs supply.

With millions of fans set to be disappointed despite the overwhelming interest, the ticket rush has already confirmed one thing: the next FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated sporting events in history.