The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is generating massive fan interest. Photo by Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images

FIFA has already sold 1.8 million tickets for World Cup

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 6/29/22

If you're an avid soccer fan looking to score tickets to the World Cup in Qatar, that quest may be easier said than done.

According to multiple sources, FIFA has already sold 1.8 million tickets, and when the remaining vouchers go on sale next week, there will only be 200,000 still available.

⏰ Remaining tickets for the #WorldCup 2⃣0⃣2⃣2⃣ back on sale on Tuesday, 5 July ️. 1.8 million ️ already sold so far! Don't forget: https://t.co/N8oxitnzbJ is the only ☝️ official channel from which to obtain #WorldCup tickets. More info here: https://t.co/V8hLGk6GuG pic.twitter.com/DsFm00slZA
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) June 29, 2022

According to a news release from FIFA, the top countries to scoop up tickets have been Canada, England, France, Germany, India, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

FIFA also said in the release that the sales period for the remaining tickets will close on Aug. 16. Although, from the look of sales thus far, it is possible tickets will be sold out long before that date.

All 32 teams participating in the World Cup have already qualified. The tournament kicks off on Nov. 21.