All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be “sold out,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, despite some tickets still being technically available months before the tournament begins on June 11. His comments came during an interview with CNBC from President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where Infantino shared astonishing figures on global demand for the biggest soccer event in history. Record-Breaking Demand Infantino revealed that FIFA has received 508 million ticket requests in just four weeks for roughly seven million tickets available for all 104 matches. Requests poured in from more than 200 countries during the main sales phase in January. “The demand is there. Every match is sold out,” he told CNBC, adding, “(We’ve) never see anything like that extraordinary.” He explained that while tickets still exist for some matches, FIFA is holding back a number of them for the last-minute sales phase starting in April and running until the final on July 19. This approach ensures a continuous release of tickets to fans who have not yet secured seats. Pricing and Market Dynamics The FIFA president addressed widespread criticism about ticket pricing that has reached record highs. Supporters’ associations and fan groups have described prices as “exorbitant”, especially on resale markets where headline prices sometimes hit eye-watering levels. Infantino defended the pricing structure, saying it reflects market dynamics, particularly in the United States. “Ticket prices have been fixed but you have, in the US in particular, something called dynamic prices, meaning the prices will go up or down,” he said. He also noted that official resale platforms will allow ticket holders to sell their seats, which can push prices higher. Read More:World Cup 2026 Ticket Prices Under Fire as FIFA President Defends Costs Economic Impact and Legacy The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 national teams, spread across United States, Canada, and Mexico. Infantino projected that FIFA could generate more than $11 billion in revenue from the event, with every dollar reinvested into football development across FIFA’s 211 member associations. He also estimated that the tournament would boost the U.S. economy by around $30 billion through tourism, hospitality, security, and related investments. The event is expected to attract between 20 and 30 million tourists in addition to the seven million spectators. The organisation also anticipates creation of 185,000 full-time jobs connected to the tournament. Read More: Unbelievable Demand: Over 500 Million People Tried to Buy World Cup 2026 Tickets Fan Experience and Next Steps Even as tickets are effectively sold out due to overwhelming demand, FIFA will offer opportunities in April for fans to secure last-minute seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans are cautioned to purchase only through fifa.com/tickets and to ensure they meet travel requirements for host countries.