HIBAPRESS – Rabat
The anticipated match between Morocco and Brazil in the 2026 World Cup has captured the attention of football fans around the world, ranking second in the list of most requested matches for tickets.
An official statement issued by "FIFA" stated that five million ticket applications were submitted within the first 24 hours of the start of the random draw phase, from more than 200 countries and territories, for the first edition of the World Cup which includes 48 teams and will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States between June 11 and July 19, 2026.
The Morocco vs. Brazil match is among the top five most requested matches, along with Colombia against Portugal (Miami, June 27), Mexico against South Korea (Guadalajara, June 18), Ecuador against Germany (New York-New Jersey, June 25), and Scotland against Brazil (Miami, June 24).
Ticket applications were led by fans from the host countries, Canada, Mexico, and the United States, followed by Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France, and Panama.
The random draw phase for tickets remains open until Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and fans can participate via FIFA.com/tickets. Tickets will later be available for purchase through the resale and exchange market starting December 15, 2025, in addition to hospitality packages and comprehensive travel packages available via FIFA.com/hospitality and Qatar Airways.
FIFA confirmed that the revenues generated from the tournament will be reinvested in the development of football globally through 211 member associations, with a focus on men's, women's, and youth football.
