How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets: Guide to ticket prices, qualified teams, fixtures & more

The FIFA World Cup is returning to North America for the first time since USA '94.

With the tournament expanded to 48 teams for the first time, it’s set to be bigger and better than ever. Unsurprisingly, ticket demand is going to be red hot as the biggest tournament in sports, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, approaches on June 11, 2026.

Let GOAL take you through all the latest World Cup 2026 ticket information, including when they go on sale and how much they cost.

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Complete list of World Cup 2026 fixtures: Opening games, semi-finals, World Cup final tickets, and more

When to buy World Cup 2026 tickets?

As of late February 2026, the major ticket lotteries, including the Visa Presale, Early Ticket Draw, and the massive post-draw Random Selection Dra,w have officially concluded. 

With over 500 million requests processed, official availability is now extremely limited.

The next major opportunity to secure tickets is the Last-Minute Sales Phase, beginning in early April 2026. Unlike previous rounds, this will not be a draw. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation.

Additionally, the Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is currently closed for maintenance and inventory updates. It is scheduled to reopen on April 2, 2026, allowing fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices.

How to buy World Cup 2026 tickets?

Supporters must use the official FIFA ticketing portal for all primary purchases. 

To be ready for the April window, you should ensure your FIFA ID is active and your payment methods are up to date, as the remaining inventory is expected to sell out in minutes.

Completed Sales Phases

• Visa Presale Draw: (September 2025) The first exclusive window for Visa cardholders.
• Early Ticket Draw: (October 2025) Included a domestic exclusivity period for residents of the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Random Selection Draw: (December 11, 2025 – January 13, 2026) The largest sales phase following the final tournament draw. Successful applicants were notified and charged in early February 2026.

Random Selection Draw (PMA Supporters)

The window for supporters of specific national teams (Participating Member Associations) also closed in January 2026. Fans who applied through their national federation's allocation should have received their status updates by mid-February.

Last-Minute Sales Phase (Opening April 2026)

This is the final official primary sales window. Tickets remaining from previous phases or unallocated federation holds will be released. Because these are "real-time" transactions, you will know immediately if your purchase was successful.

FIFA Resale & Exchange Marketplace

If you missed the draws, this is your safest secondary option. It reopens on April 2, 2026. This is the only authorized platform for fans to safely exchange tickets they can no longer use. FIFA warns that tickets purchased on unauthorized third-party sites may be cancelled without refund.

To check for any surprise inventory or to manage your existing applications, visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and log in to your account.

Secondary Marketplaces

If official channels sell out, fans can turn to the secondary marketplace on sites like StubHub. While these offer a second chance at seats, prices are often driven by demand and can be significantly higher than face value.

Where to buy World Cup 2026 tickets?

The primary and most reliable place to secure seats is the official FIFA ticketing portal, where all World Cup tickets are first released. 

Fans must register for a FIFA ID to participate in the various sales phases, which include early presales, random-selection draws, and later first-come, first-served releases. Prices vary widely depending on the match and seat category, beginning at around $60 for early group-stage games and rising into the thousands for high-demand fixtures such as the semifinal and final.

Beyond initial releases, FIFA also operates its own official Resale and Exchange Marketplace. This is the only FIFA-approved platform for fans looking to resell or purchase already sold-out tickets. 

Availability on the resale platform is often limited and sporadic, especially as matches approach, but it remains the safest option for purchasing tickets outside the primary sales phases. For fans in Mexico, a dedicated Exchange Marketplace (Mercado de Intercambio) handles local resale transactions under the same official safeguards.

For those who miss out on FIFA’s official windows or need tickets for specific dates or cities, secondary ticketing websites like StubHub or Ticombo will also list World Cup tickets. These platforms offer more flexibility, but generally at significantly higher prices due to demand-driven resale markets. 

Fans considering third-party marketplaces should proceed cautiously, as unofficial resellers carry risks related to authenticity, transfer validity, and inflated pricing. It’s important to rely only on reputable platforms with strong buyer guarantees and clear refund policies.

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Can I buy World Cup 2026 resale tickets?

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 the ticket portal on the FIFA site.

The FIFA Resale Marketplace is available to Canadian, American and international residents, while the FIFA Exchange Marketplace (Mercado de Intercambio de la FIFA) is intended for residents of Mexico.

One key point for resale buyers: availability can be very limited, and tickets may appear sporadically, often closer to matchdays. Fans hoping to secure resale tickets should check the platform frequently, act quickly when tickets appear, and have payment details ready in advance.

Secondary marketplaces, such as StubHub, will also have available World Cup 2026 tickets, typically with prices that widely range, especially for bigger matches.

How much are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets?

If you're wondering how much World Cup tickets can cost, there's a big range that you'll have to be prepared for when purchasing. 

FIFA previously announced that with dynamic pricing in place, tickets can start as low as $60 for early group-stage matches, but may rise to as high as $6,730 for the Final. 

Prices are likely to fluctuate throughout the various ticket release/sales phases. Estimates are shown below:

Ticket prices categories:

Ticket prices for the World Cup 2026 vary by seating category 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.

What is the FIFA ‘Right to Buy’?

Securing seats at FIFA World Cup matches can be difficult with millions of fans desperate to get their hands on tickets. This is where FIFA’s Right-To-Buy (RTB) option can come in handy. 

An RTB is an official FIFA allocation for FIFA Collect users that secures them an opportunity to purchase a ticket to a FIFA World Cup 26 match.

Think of an RTB token as a paid reservation. You’re not buying the ticket itself. You’re buying the right to buy that ticket at full price during a dedicated window, meaning no lottery, no virtual queues, no guessing games. If you hold an RTB token and act within your purchase window, you’re guaranteed to get tickets.

Users enter FIFA Collect (collect.fifa.com) and buy packs of collectibles with RTB opportunities included. RTB owners have been able to pay and receive their FIFA World Cup 26 tickets during the Conversion Window, which opened on November 13.

What is the FIFA variable pricing?

FIFA’s ticketing approach aligns with trends across various sports and entertainment sectors, where prices fluctuate to optimize sales, attendance, and ensure a fair market value. 

FIFA applies variable pricing (along with dynamic pricing) for the World Cup 2026 ticket process, which means prices can fluctuate throughout the various sales phases based on a review of demand and availability for each match.

The main difference between variable and dynamic pricing is that with variable pricing, prices are set in stone once tickets go on sale. After tickets are made available to the public, pricing changes are not made. In dynamic pricing, the prices are set but not fixed. 

Ticket prices are subject to change at any moment, which offers more flexibility in navigating potential unforeseen developments. With FIFA’s World Cup 2026 variable pricing, prices are set flexibly before tickets are offered at each sales phase. However, dynamic pricing will take effect once a sales phase is opened.

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 hospitality tickets?

You can experience the best of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with complete hospitality packages 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.

Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

A total of 211 teams embarked on the journey to the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup with 48 national teams ultimately qualifying, including the three host nations: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

The teams that have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far, are as follows (sorted by region):

• AFC: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan
• CAF: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
• CONCACAF: Canada, Curacao, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, United States
• CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
• OFC: New Zealand
• UEFA: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

The remaining six FIFA World Cup 2026 finals spots will be filled by teams who qualify via the spring's playoff encounters in March.

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:

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. 

Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026?

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

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