A comment on Reddit has sparked discussion in France about how many French supporters might attend the **2027 Rugby World Cup**. A user suggested that "if France attracts more than 6,000 supporters, it would be a miracle," and added that a final involving the French team would be one of the easiest to find tickets for. While these figures are not confirmed, early data suggests a different story. As of March 4, 2026, more than 750,000 tickets had been sold during the pre-sale to buyers from 135 countries. **World Rugby**, the global governing body for rugby, ranked France as the fifth-largest market for ticket purchases, behind Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Japan. By June, over 1.2 million tickets had been requested from 141 countries. **World Rugby** has not published specific numbers of French buyers in these data, so it is unclear whether the fifth position translates to 8,000, 15,000, or 30,000 supporters. However, historical data offers a useful comparison. During the **2011 Rugby World Cup** in New Zealand, 11,100 visitors from France had declared they attended the tournament, according to official New Zealand statistics. At that time, France was the third-largest foreign market, behind Australia and the United Kingdom. Similarly, prior to the **2019 Rugby World Cup** in Japan, the official travel program announced 20,000 packages with tickets sold on the French market. This figure does not necessarily indicate 20,000 distinct individuals but shows that French fans have traveled in significant numbers for World Cups held far from Europe. Comparing ticket sales to the number of supporters remains challenging at this stage. It will likely take until after the **2027 World Cup** to gain clarity. A single buyer can purchase multiple matches or multiple tickets. Additionally, ticket sales for 2027 continue, with a priority sale scheduled from September 28 to 30, followed by a general sale on October 1. At this point, France is among the main foreign markets for the tournament, and two previous events have already surpassed the 6,000 figure mentioned. Until **World Rugby** releases detailed French figures, the "6,000" estimate will remain a personal opinion. If the French team were to win their first World Cup title, the small group of dedicated French fans present could say "I was there."