A football frenzy is sweeping North America as the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivers on its promise of chaotic drama, historic upsets, and high-octane knockout matchups.
As the tournament shifts gears from the intense Round of 16 into the decisive Quarter-finals, the bracket is narrowing down to the final four. With footballing giants and historic underdogs fighting tooth and nail across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the two highly anticipated semi-final encounters are just around the corner.
If you are looking to witness history up close, tickets for the semi-finals are the ultimate hot commodity, but you will need to act fast as secondary markets heat up and official channels remain highly limited.
Let GOAL bring you all the vital ticket, venue, and scheduling information you need for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals this July.
When are the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals?
| Date | Match | Location | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 14 | TBC vs TBC | AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | Tickets |
| Wednesday, July 15 | TBC vs TBC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | Tickets |
How to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final tickets
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup currently underway and delivering thrilling knockout action, the ticketing landscape has completely shifted from future planning to real-time, high-stakes acquisition.
Because the previous lottery and draw phases are now completely closed, here is the updated reality of how to secure a seat for the remaining matches, optimized for search visibility and local venue context:
Last-Minute Sales Phase
Closer to the tournament (Spring 2026), fans will be able to purchase any remaining tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.
FIFA hasn’t said how many tickets will be released, but you can expect limited availability and quick sellouts.
To purchase 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.
Secondary Marketplaces
Nearer the time, and if tickets sell out (which they are likely to), fans can also take to the secondary marketplace on websites like StubHub, where fan-to-fan resale will be available with fluctuating prices.
Wha to expect from the World Cup semi-finals 2026?
The FIFA World Cup has officially returned to North America for the first time since USA '94. Thirty years ago, despite soccer's lower profile in the region, that tournament shattered attendance metrics to become one of the most commercially successful iterations in history.
Now, the Americas are hosting a massive, newly expanded 48-team extravaganza that is already delivering unprecedented drama. The current bracket is narrowing down as the tournament heads deep into the high-stakes knockout rounds.
It is a far cry from the script of the 2022 World Cup semi-finals in Qatar, where Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez safely guided Argentina past Croatia with a 3–0 shutout, and France ended Morocco’s fairytale with a clinical 2–0 win. This year, the open bracket structure has invited unpredictable chaos, ensuring that the final four matchups will be anyone's game.
The pinnacle of this North American journey is quickly approaching. The two highly anticipated semi-final encounters will take place on consecutive nights:
- Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, Texas.
- Semi-Final 2: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) in Atlanta, Georgia.
With ticket demand surging across the host cities, fans have a historic opportunity to secure their seats on the direct path to the MetLife Stadium final on July 19.
Can you get FIFA 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 FIFA.com/tickets.
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. Fans hoping to secure resale tickets should check the platform frequently, act quickly when tickets appear, and have payment details ready in advance.
It's also worth checking out secondary resellers, such as StubHub, if you're looking for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets. Prices on secondary platforms are subject to availability and demand.
How much are FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final tickets?
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.
Prices will fluctuate throughout the various ticket releases/sales phases, but seats for the two semi-finals originally ranged from $420-$2780, depending on the venue, as shown below:
| Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|
| AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | $455 - $2780 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | $420 - $2565 |
On secondary resale sites such as StubHub, fans can secure FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final tickets from $1181 upwards.
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final venues?
| Stadium (City) | Capacity |
|---|---|
| AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | 70,122 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | 67,382 |