FIFA received a record 150 million ticket applications for the 2026 World Cup, Ukraine plays against Sweden

2026 World Cup

According to Главком: The 2026 World Cup, which will be held in three countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has become a subject of great expectations. FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a record number of ticket applications, which have already exceeded 150 million. During the 15 days of pre-sale preparation, an average of 10 million requests per day were registered, indicating enormous interest in this sporting event.

Ukraine's national team on the path to the finals

The Ukrainian national team, which aims to perform successfully in the championship, will play in the playoff semifinals on March 26, 2026, against the Swedish national team. This match will be an important stage on the way to the final part of the tournament. Ukraine's last match in the European qualifiers ended with a convincing victory over Iceland with a score of 2-0. The goals in this match were scored by:

• Zubkov in the 83rd minute
• Hutsulyak in the 90+3rd minute

This added optimism to the team before the upcoming challenges.

Thus, the increase in the number of ticket applications for the World Cup and important qualifying matches for the Ukrainian national team highlight the significance of this sporting event for football fans worldwide. The 2026 World Cup promises to be the largest in history, underscoring the importance of this event not only for the hosting countries but also for fans around the world who eagerly anticipate the chance to see the best football players in action.