How to book World Cup tickets in USA?
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.
How much are World Cup 2026 match tickets in USA?
Match tickets for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in USA 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 have fluctuated throughout the various ticket releases/sales phases. Early 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 |
What are the World Cup 2026 venues in USA?
FIFA World Cup 2026 matches played in the United States will be staged across 11 venues:
- New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium): Capacity: 78,576
- Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium): Capacity: 67,513
- San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium): Capacity: 69,391
- Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium): Capacity: 67,382
- Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium): Capacity: 64,091
- Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium): Capacity: 68,311
- Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium): Capacity: 70,122
- Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium): Capacity: 69,650
- Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field): Capacity: 65,827
- Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium): Capacity: 63,815
- Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field): Capacity: 65,123