Toronto’s first wave of free FIFA Fan Festival™ tickets sells out quickly as demand for the 2026 World Cup-related event rises. According to Toronto, more than 220,000 free tickets are claimed within four hours after becoming available, indicating very high interest from residents and visitors. CBC News reports that the first batch of free tickets made available online in June is taken up within the same four-hour window, with an official describing the response as rapid. Both outlets characterize the ticket release as happening online and emphasize the speed at which the initial allocation is exhausted. The coverage focuses on the early phase of ticket distribution for the FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto, rather than providing further details about ticket limits, additional release rounds, or how remaining inventory—if any—will be handled. The reported figures reflect the amount of tickets claimed during the first wave, which both sources tie to the growing anticipation for the 2026 World Cup event.