More than 4.5 million people, the majority from the United States, applied to buy 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets during the first presale draw, FIFA said in a news release on Friday hours after the close of this presale period limited to Visa credit card holders.

Mexico and Canada, the other two host nations for the tournament, were the other countries with the most ticket draw applicants. FIFA did not reveal the totals per country.

Those picked to buy tickets from this sale window, which ran from Sept. 9-19, will be notified starting Sept. 29 and will be given a timeslot to purchase starting Oct. 1.

"These are not only outstanding figures, but also a strong statement," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said. "The whole world wants to be part of the FIFA World Cup 26: the biggest, most inc

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