
Get Ready! FIFA 2026 World Cup Ticket Sales Kick Off Soon!
2025-09-10
Author: Noah
The excitement is building as we countdown to the largest FIFA World Cup in history—and the ticket frenzy starts now!
Ticket Sales Are Here!
Mark your calendars! The first phase of ticket sales for the highly-anticipated 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, kicks off on Wednesday, September 10, at 11 a.m. ET. Here’s everything you need to know to secure your spot!
How to Secure Your Tickets?
The initial sales period is exclusive to Visa cardholders through a Presale Draw from September 10 to September 19. If you're 18 or older with a FIFA ID and a valid Visa card, you can enter this lottery for the chance to purchase tickets. Applicants will be notified of their success starting September 29, with purchase slots beginning on October 1.
Prices for group-stage matches start as low as USD $60, while premium seats for the exciting Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026, can reach up to a whopping USD $6,730!
What’s Next? More Chances to Buy!
If you miss out during the first phase, don’t worry! Two additional sales phases offer more opportunities. Phase 2, the Early Ticket Draw, will open registration from October 27-31, 2025, and purchase slots will be available from mid-November to early December. Then, Phase 3, the Random Selection Draw, opens after the December 5, 2025, group stage draw, allowing fans to apply for specific matches. A final first-come, first-served sale will follow for any leftover tickets.
2026 World Cup Details!
Get ready for an unprecedented tournament as the 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to feature 48 teams for the first time! This historic event will span from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with a staggering 104 matches over 39 thrilling days. The new format includes 12 groups of four teams, where the top two from each group along with the eight best third-placed teams will advance to an exciting Round of 32.
Iconic Host Cities!
The matches will take place in 16 renowned cities across North America, showcasing the continent’s most iconic stadiums. Here’s where the action will happen!
***United States:*** - Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium - Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium - Houston, TX – NRG Stadium - Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium - Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium - Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium - New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium (Final) - Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field - San Francisco Bay Area, CA – Levi’s Stadium - Seattle, WA – Lumen Field ***Canada:*** - Toronto – BMO Field - Vancouver – BC Place ***Mexico:*** - Guadalajara – Estadio Akron - Mexico City – Estadio Azteca (Opening Match) - Monterrey – Estadio BBVA This marks the first men’s World Cup hosted in North America since 1994, with Mexico making history as the first nation to host or co-host the tournament three times. Plus, Canada is set to shine as it welcomes the men’s World Cup for the very first time!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this monumental event!