World Cup 2026 Tickets
Your complete guide to getting tickets for the biggest football event in history. 104 matches, 16 stadiums, 3 countries. Group stage from $50. Here is everything you need to know.
⚠️ This website does not sell tickets. All sales are handled exclusively through FIFA.com
Your Seat at History
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the largest in history: 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 stadiums spanning the USA, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The Final takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (82,500 capacity) and the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (87,523 seats, the tournament's largest venue).
Group stage tickets start from approximately $50 (Category 4) making this one of the most accessible World Cups ever. With 104 matches across 39 days, there are more opportunities than any previous tournament to see your team live.
All tickets are sold exclusively through FIFA's official ticketing portal. We do not sell tickets. This page helps you understand the process, prices and options.
How to Buy World Cup 2026 Tickets
Step 1: Create a Free FIFA Account
Register at FIFA.com with your name, email and passport details. This takes about 5 minutes. Your account is linked to your tickets and Fan ID.
Step 2: Apply During a Sales Phase
FIFA releases tickets in waves: a ballot (lottery) phase, first-come-first-served windows, and last-minute availability. Apply in every phase to maximise your chances.
Step 3: Download Your Mobile Ticket
Successful applicants receive digital tickets via the FIFA app. Tickets are non-transferable and linked to your passport. You will need a valid photo ID at the stadium gate.
Estimated Prices
| Stage | Cat 4 | Cat 3 | Cat 2 | Cat 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚽ Group Stage | $50-$75 | $100-$150 | $175-$250 | $250-$400 |
| 🏆 Round of 32 | $75-$100 | $150-$200 | $250-$350 | $350-$500 |
| 🔥 Round of 16 | $100-$125 | $175-$250 | $300-$450 | $450-$650 |
| ⭐ Quarter-Final | $150-$200 | $250-$350 | $400-$600 | $600-$900 |
| 💎 Semi-Final | $200-$300 | $350-$500 | $550-$800 | $800-$1,200 |
| 👑 Final | $300-$500 | $500-$800 | $900-$1,500 | $1,500-$2,500 |
Prices in USD. Estimates based on previous tournaments. Official 2026 pricing set by FIFA. Hospitality packages: $1,000 to $10,000+ depending on match and tier.
What Your Ticket Actually Covers
Fans often arrive thinking the ticket price covers more than it does. Here is the honest breakdown of what is in the box and what you still need to budget for separately.
✓ Included with your ticket
- • One reserved seat in your category
- • Stadium entry from gate opening
- • Access to all concourses, water fountains and toilets
- • Digital match programme via the FIFA app
- • Free public transit on match day in most US and Canadian host cities
+ Budget separately
- • Travel to the host city (flights, trains)
- • Hotel or rental (book early, rates spike close to matches)
- • Food and drink inside the stadium (cards accepted, alcohol policy varies)
- • On-site parking, typically $30 to $80; public transit is faster
- • Official merchandise (stadium shops + FIFA online store)
When Tickets Actually Go on Sale
FIFA splits the rollout into four phases and keeps doing it this way because it spreads demand. Apply in every phase you can. Multiple applications do not reduce your odds and FIFA only confirms what you have been approved for.
The Ballot (Lottery)
~12 months before kickoffFree to enter. You apply for the matches you want; if more fans apply than there are seats, FIFA draws random winners. Open to anyone in the world.
First-Come, First-Served
~8 months before kickoffLeftover ballot inventory plus newly released seats sold in real time. Expect a virtual queue. The most popular matches sell out within minutes.
Second Random Draw
~5 months before kickoffAnother ballot covering matches that still have inventory. Better odds than phase 1 because demand has thinned, especially for non-marquee group games.
Last-Minute Releases
Final 8 weeksCorporate hospitality returns, team allocations not taken up and last-second drops appear on the portal. This is your best shot at popular matches if you missed earlier phases.
Resale, Transfers, and What Counts as Scalping
If your plans change after you have already bought a ticket, you have one legal path. FIFA's official resale platform opens roughly 3 months before the tournament starts. You list your ticket, FIFA finds a buyer at face value, takes a small admin fee (around 10% in past tournaments), and transfers the digital ticket. You get refunded after the match completes.
Anything else counts as scalping under FIFA's rules, and the cost of getting caught is bigger than most fans realise. The ticket is digital and linked to your passport at the gate, so a buyer using your name will be refused entry and you lose any future tournament privileges with FIFA's account system.
Not allowed under any circumstances
- • Selling above face value (classic scalping)
- • Transferring tickets outside FIFA's platform, even as a gift if money changes hands
- • Listing on StubHub, eBay, Vinted, Facebook Marketplace, or any other third-party site
- • "Hiring" someone to attend in your place; passport ID is checked at the gate
If you genuinely cannot use a ticket and FIFA's resale platform is not yet open, the safer move is to wait. Selling unofficially is the single fastest way to lose both your ticket and your money.
Ticket Types
Individual Match
Single ticket for one specific match. Available in Categories 1 to 4. Most popular option.
Conditional Supporter
Follow your team through the tournament. If they advance, your next ticket is auto-confirmed. If eliminated, you are refunded.
Accessible Seating
Wheelchair positions and companion seats at all 16 venues. Request during the standard application. Available in all categories.
Hospitality Packages
VIP experience with luxury seating, gourmet catering, lounge access and exclusive pre-match events. From $1,000 per match.
🚨 Protect Yourself from Scams
Only buy tickets from FIFA.com. Everything else is a scam risk.
- ✕All tickets are digital and linked to your passport. Physical tickets do not exist.
- ✕FIFA's official resale platform is the ONLY way to legally transfer tickets at face value.
- ✕Never buy from social media sellers, third-party marketplaces, or unofficial websites.
- ✕If a deal looks too good to be true, it is. Fake ticket scams are 3x higher than Qatar 2022.
- ✕Report suspicious ticket sellers to FIFA directly through their official channels.
FIFA Fan Festivals
Every one of the 16 host cities will have a free FIFA Fan Festival with giant screens showing every match live. These are not small side events. At Qatar 2022, the Fan Festival in Doha attracted over 1.8 million visitors across the tournament.
Giant Screens
Live Music
Street Food
Activities
Fan Festivals are completely free. No match ticket required. Just show up, grab food, watch football on a screen the size of a building, and celebrate with thousands of fans from every country on earth.
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