When is the World Cup 2026 draw?

The World Cup 2026 finals draw will take place at 12pm ET on Friday, December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.The 48 teams will be divided into four pots of 12. Pot 1 will consist of the three hosts and the top nine teams in the FIFA World Rankings not including the hosts. Pots 2, 3, and 4 will consist of the remaining teams according to the world rankings. The 12 groups will randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of the four pots. Two teams from the same confederation cannot be placed into the same group, with the exception of UEFA teams, where up to two teams can be in the same group.The three host nations have been pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico has been placed in Group A and will play the opening match of the tournament on June 11. Canada and the United States have been placed in Groups B and D, respectively. They will play the third and fourth matches of the tournament, which both take place on June 12.The four winners of the UEFA playoffs and the two winners of the inter-confederation playoffs will not be known at the time of the draw, as these matches are scheduled to take place in March 2026.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 dynamic pricing ticket guide: What does dynamic pricing mean?

All you need to know about the various World Cup ticketing options that are available

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to the business end of proceedings, demand for last-minute ticket sales are at an all-time high.

While the majority of the six million tickets that were on sale in total for the 104 tournament games have been purchased, there are still options available for those supporters who are still dreaming of catching some World Cup action live.

Dynamic pricing has been in place since official tickets went on sale last September and it meant that ticket costs fluctuated greatly during the build-up to the tournament. Let GOAL give you the lowdown on how FIFA's dynamic pricing worked.

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What is dynamic pricing?

FIFA used dynamic pricing during the various World Cup 2026 sales phases. Dynamic pricing is a system where ticket prices are adjusted in real-time based on supply and demand, similar to airline or hotel pricing.

It means seats will tend to vary in price from match to match.

The goal of dynamic pricing is to give fans fair and safe access to tickets that are as close to market value as possible. As the system is based on demand, the price of tickets does not always increase.

We saw this with the FIFA Club World Cup last year, where tickets for some of the knockout games, including the semi-final between Chelsea and Fluminense, were available from as low as $13.

How much are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets?

Tickets for the Group Stage started from as low as $60 (for specific Supporter Tiers), while prices for the Final can reach up to $6,730.

Below were the estimated price ranges for the various tournament phases:

Category	Group Stage	Round of 32 - Quarters	Semis & Final
Category 1	$250 - $400	$600 - $1,200	$1,500 - $6,730
Category 2	$150 - $280	$400 - $800	$1,000 - $4,210
Category 3	$100 - $200	$200 - $500	$600 - $2,790
Category 4	$60 - $120	$150 - $350	$400 - $2,030

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets?

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.

What types of FIFA World Cup tickets are available?

Tickets were available for each of the 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches during the various sales phases and were categorized as follows:

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.

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When is the FIFA World Cup 2026?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 takes 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 39 days across North America.

For the first time, the tournament featured 48 teams was jointly hosted by three nations.

The host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 were as follows:

Canada: Toronto and Vancouver
Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey
United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, East Rutherford (New Jersey), Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle

Frequently asked questions

Supporters have many opportunities to purchase World Cup 2026 tickets, via the FIFA website, between now and the big kick-off in June. There are various sales phases, which differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products.

To buy tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.

If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened on October 2 and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.

Third-party resellers, such as StubHub, will also have available World Cup 2026 tickets, typically with prices that widely range, especially for bigger matches.

No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during the FIFA World Cup 26. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.

The World Cup 2026 finals draw will take place at 12pm ET on Friday, December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

The 48 teams will be divided into four pots of 12. Pot 1 will consist of the three hosts and the top nine teams in the FIFA World Rankings not including the hosts. Pots 2, 3, and 4 will consist of the remaining teams according to the world rankings. The 12 groups will randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of the four pots. Two teams from the same confederation cannot be placed into the same group, with the exception of UEFA teams, where up to two teams can be in the same group.

The three host nations have been pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico has been placed in Group A and will play the opening match of the tournament on June 11. Canada and the United States have been placed in Groups B and D, respectively. They will play the third and fourth matches of the tournament, which both take place on June 12.

The four winners of the UEFA playoffs and the two winners of the inter-confederation playoffs will not be known at the time of the draw, as these matches are scheduled to take place in March 2026.