Miami can expect Uruguay to bring the party atmosphere in the summer. With both of La Celeste’s opening World Cup group games being staged at the Hard Rock Stadium, the blue and white draped fans will descend on ‘America’s Playground’ in their droves.
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 Uruguay's World Cup 2026 group schedule?
| Date | Fixture (K.O time local) | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 15 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay (6pm) | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami) | Tickets |
| Sunday, June 21 | Uruguay vs Cape Verde (6pm) | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami) | Tickets |
| Friday, June 26 | Uruguay vs Spain (6pm) | Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) | Tickets |
How to buy Uruguay 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.
Uruguay World Cup 2026 tickets: How much do they cost?
Match tickets for Uruguay'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 Uruguay in the World Cup 2026?
Despite having the striking talents of Luis Suarez and Darwin Nunez in their line-up, Uruguay struggled to find their shooting boots in Qatar 2022. They opened with a frustrating goalless draw with South Korea and suffered a 2-0 reverse against Portugal following that. The blue and white hoards were able to celebrate a 2-0 win over Ghana in their team’s final group game, but it proved too little too late, and they failed to progress as a result of scoring fewer goals than South Korea.
Uruguay will face Asian opponents in their World Cup opener for a second successive tournament. This time around, it’s Saudi Arabia, whom they also met during the group stage of the 2018 World Cup. A first-half strike from Luis Suarez was all that separated the sides eight years ago. The Saudis famously reached the knockout stages in their debut World Cup tournament (USA ’94), but they’ve not progressed from the group phase in five appearances since then.
Second up for Bielsa’s boys, it’s World Cup newcomers Cape Verde. The Blue Sharks are the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup, and the Atlantic Ocean islanders did it in style by securing top spot in their qualifying group ahead of African footballing heavyweights, such as Cameroon.
Uruguay’s toughest group assignment, vs Spain, comes last. Both sides will be hoping that they’ve already punched their ticket for the knockouts before they meet on Mexican soil, though. Previous head-to-head match-ups don’t make for pretty reading for Uruguay fans. In ten meetings between the sides, stretching from 1950-2013, Uruguay are yet to chalk up a win against Spain, losing five times and drawing on the other five occasions.
How to get Uruguay World Cup 2026 hospitality tickets
You can experience the best of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with complete hospitality packages for Uruguay 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 |