2026 World Cup tickets
How to buy them, what prices to expect and which sales phases are still open for the 104 matches of the first 48-team World Cup. Guide updated April 2026.
Official sales: fifa.com/tickets
FIFA is the only official seller. Any website offering tickets at face value outside fifa.com/tickets is unauthorised resale or fraud. Your ticket can be cancelled at the stadium gate.
The 4 sales phases
- 01
Phase 1, Visa Presale Draw
October 2025ClosedRandom draw reserved for Visa cardholders.
- 02
Phase 2, Early Ticket Draw
November 2025ClosedSecond random draw, held before the group-stage draw result.
- 03
Phase 3, Random Selection Draw
December 2025, January 2026ClosedThird draw, with groups already known. Match-specific allocation per team.
- 04
Phase 4, Last-Minute Sales
From April 1, 2026 until the final (July 19)OpenContinuous first-come-first-served sale (no draw). Real-time dynamic pricing depending on demand. Availability across all 104 matches subject to inventory.
Prices by stage
Prices in US dollars, subject to FIFA dynamic pricing: the real cost depends on the venue, the teams and demand at purchase time.
| Stage | From | Up to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group stage · Cat. 3 | $120 | $1,200 | Most affordable category. Prices rise with demand. |
| Group stage · Cat. 1 | $300 | $1,200 | Best zone in the stadium. Upper cap varies by match. |
| Round of 16 | $180 | $1,500 | Varies by match and venue. |
| Quarter-finals | $550 | $2,500 | |
| Semi-finals · Cat. 3 | $930 | - | Cat. 3 from $930; Cat. 1 exceeds $4,000. |
| Third-place play-off | $300 | $1,500 | |
| Final · Cat. 3 | $1,490 | - | Cheapest tier for the final. |
| Final · Cat. 1 | $6,730 | $7,875 | Official cap; resale exceeds $2M per ticket. |
There is a $60 Supporter Tier available only to accredited members of national-team Fan Clubs. Resale prices for the final have hit $2 million per ticket on secondary markets.
Hospitality
When affordable individual tickets are sold out, official hospitality packages are the only way to attend. Sold on hospitality.fifa.com.
FIFA Pavilion
$1,350/matchPremium seat, shared lounge, fast-track entry.
Champions Club
$2,500/matchMenus signed by local chefs, cocktails, climate-controlled lounge.
Pitchside Lounge
$6,000/matchPitch-side access, premium bar included.
Private suites
up to $73,200Multi-match packages (incl. final) at MetLife and Azteca.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I buy 2026 World Cup tickets?+
Only on the official site fifa.com/tickets. FIFA is the only authorised seller. Any other site offering tickets at face value is resale or, in the worst case, a scam.
Are tickets still available in April 2026?+
Yes. Phase 4 (Last-Minute Sales) opened on April 1, 2026 and runs until the final on July 19. Sales are first-come-first-served and prices are dynamic: they can rise or fall in real time with demand.
How much does a 2026 World Cup ticket cost?+
The most affordable public tickets start at $120 (Cat. 3, group stage in lower-demand venues). The final starts at $1,490 in Cat. 3 and reaches $7,875 in Cat. 1. There is a $60 Supporter Tier, reserved for official Fan Club members of participating nations.
What is dynamic pricing?+
For the first time at a World Cup, FIFA uses dynamic pricing: the price of a ticket changes in real time depending on demand, the teams playing and the venue. A ticket opening at $200 may end up costing $350 before that phase closes.
Can I buy resale tickets?+
FIFA has an official resale platform inside fifa.com/tickets. It is the only legal and safe way to resell a ticket. Third-party sites (StubHub, Viagogo, etc.) are not authorised: the ticket can be cancelled at the stadium gate.
Do I need a visa to enter the USA, Mexico or Canada with a ticket?+
A match ticket does not waive immigration requirements. Each host country applies its own rules: ESTA for the USA, FMM for Mexico and eTA for Canada. Processing times can take weeks, so sort it out as soon as you have your ticket.
When are the opening match and the final?+
The opening match is June 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM Mexico City time (Mexico vs South Africa) at Estadio Azteca. The final is July 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Always buy from the official website
This page is informational: we do not sell or resell tickets. The only safe transactions are through fifa.com/tickets and the official hospitality portal fifaworldcup26.hospitality.fifa.com. Any other source is high-risk resale.