Australia may have to continually head south during their World Cup group campaign in the summer, but they’ll be hoping to be riding high come the end of it. They are attempting to qualify for the knockouts at consecutive global tournaments for the first time.
After kicking off their campaign in Vancouver, Australia head to Seattle and then onto San Francisco for their group finale. It is set to be an epic summer excursion for supporters of the Socceroos, and you could be joining them on the memorable road trip.
But who will turn up for Australia when it matters most in the summer? Well, you could, for starters. Let GOAL take you through all the latest World Cup 2026 ticket information, including how you can secure seats and how much they cost.
What is Australia's World Cup 2026 group schedule?
| Date | Fixture (K.O time local) | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 13 | Australia vs Turkey (9pm) | BC Place (Vancouver) | Tickets |
| Friday, June 19 | United States vs Australia (12pm) | Lumen Field (Seattle) | Tickets |
| Thursday, June 25 | Paraguay vs Australia (7pm) | Levi's Stadium (San Francisco) | Tickets |
How to buy Australia World Cup 2026 tickets?
As of today, the major official World Cup ticket lotteries (including the Visa Presale, Early Ticket Draw, and the post-draw Random Selection Draw) have officially concluded.
With over 500 million requests processed during those phases, primary availability is now at an all-time low.
Here's what you need to know at a glance:
- The Last-Minute Sales Phase is currently live, having launched on April 1. Unlike previous rounds, this is not a lottery. Tickets are being sold on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation. This represents the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.
- The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is also open. This platform is now the primary authorized destination for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices as the tournament approaches.
- Alternatively, fans may look to secondary marketplaces like StubHub for last-minute tickets. Remember to check the T&Cs of any secondary sites for tickets you're buying.
Australia World Cup 2026 tickets: How much do they cost?
Match tickets for Australia's FIFA World Cup 2026 group matches are split into the following categories:
- Category 1: The most expensive, located in the lower seating tier.
- Category 2: Spans both upper and lower tiers outside Category 1 areas.
- Category 3: Mainly in the upper tier, beyond Categories 1 and 2.
- Category 4: The most affordable, located in the upper tier outside the other categories.
Prices are likely to fluctuate throughout the various ticket release/sales phases. Estimates are shown below:
| Stage | Ticket price range |
|---|---|
| Group Stage (excl. host nations) | $60 - $620 |
| Group Stage (US, Canada & Mexico matches) | $75 - $2,735 |
| Round of 32 | $105 - $750 |
| Round of 16 | $170 - $980 |
| Quarter-finals | $275 - $1,775 |
| Semi-finals | $420 - $3,295 |
| Final | $2,030 - $7,875 |
What to expect from Australia in the World Cup 2026?
Despite making a jaw-dropping start against France, Craig Goodwin opening the scoring after just nine minutes, Australia would go on to lose 4-1 to the eventual Qatar 2022 tournament runners-up. However, the Socceroos bounced back positively and didn’t concede another goal during the group phase, recording 1-0 wins against both Tunisia and Denmark. It meant they qualified for the knockout stages for the first time since 2006.
Thankfully for Australia, they won’t have to face France in their tournament opener for a third World Cup in-a-row. They will take on European opponents, though, but the UEFA Path C play-off winners will not be known until the end of March. That 'To Be Confirmed' spot is going to be filled by either Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo. The green and golds are praying they avoid a 5th straight opening match defeat at the World Cup.
For their second group encounter against tournament co-hosts, the United States and Australia head to Lumen Field in Seattle. The stars and stripes have won the last two matches between the sides, including a 2-1 success in Denver in October. All four previous match-ups were friendlies, though, and Australia will be hopeful they can raise their game in a more competitive environment.
Australia wraps up its group schedule against Paraguay in San Francisco. With the South Americans having beaten both Argentina and Brazil during qualifying, Tony Popovic knows his men will have to have their wits about them in the Golden State.
How to get Australia World Cup 2026 hospitality tickets
You can experience the best of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with complete hospitality packages for Australia matches featuring premium tickets, food & beverage, and beyond, which are available across all three host nations.
Packages are available as follows:
Single Match
- Group Stage: Any 1 non-host nation team match (no CAN, MEX, USA)
- Round of 32/Round of 16/Bronze Final: Any 1 match
- Hospitality options: Pitchside Lounge, VIP, Trophy Lounge, Champions Club, FIFA Pavilion
- Starting at $1,400 USD / per person
Venue Series
- Watch every match at the venue of your choice.
- Includes 4-9 matches, depending on venue
- All match days and stages are eligible
- Hospitality options: Pitchside Lounge, VIP, Trophy Lounge, Champions Club, FIFA Pavilion
- Starting at $8,275 USD / per person
Follow My Team
- See your team in action at every early-stage match, regardless of location.
- All 3 Group-Stage matches and 1 Round-of-32 match
- All match days and locations are eligible
- Follow My Team is not available at this time for host nation teams (Canada, Mexico, U.S.)
- Hospitality options: FIFA Pavilion
- Starting at $6,750 USD / per person
Private Suites and Platinum Access are also available for corporate or VIP groups looking for the most exclusive options.
When is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, spanning 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
104 matches will be played over 34 days across North America. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams and be jointly hosted by three nations.
The host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are as follows:
- Canada: Toronto and Vancouver
- Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey
- United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 venues?
Back in June 2022, the sixteen FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities were announced (two in Canada, three in Mexico, and eleven in the United States). Check out those cities and the stadiums that will be used as venues below:
| Country | Stadium (City) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | BC Place (Vancouver) | 48,821 |
| BMO Field (Toronto) | 72,766 | |
| Mexico | Estadio Banorte (Mexico City) | 48,821 |
| Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) | 44,330 | |
| Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) | 50,113 | |
| United States | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | 67,382 |
| Gillette Stadium (Boston) | 63,815 | |
| AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | 70,122 | |
| NRG Stadium, Houston | 68,311 | |
| Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | 67,513 | |
| SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) | 69,650 | |
| Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | 64,091 | |
| MetLife Stadium, New York | 78,576 | |
| Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 65,827 | |
| Levi's Stadium, San Francisco | 69,391 | |
| Lumen Field, Seattle | 65,123 |