FIFA announced on Monday (27) the start of the second ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup, to be held in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Over one million tickets are available, but interested fans must register by Friday (31) to participate in a lottery. The process, requiring registration on FIFA’s official website, follows the model of the pre-sale phase, which was exclusive to Visa customers. This phase is open to all fans, with purchase confirmations starting on November 13.
Residents of the host countries will have priority for local matches starting November 12. The next phase, allowing specific match selection, will begin on December 5 after the group stage draw. The 2026 World Cup will feature 104 matches across 16 cities, with the final set for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Registration: Requires a FIFA ID on fifa.com/tickets.
- Deadline: Entries until noon on October 31.
- Lottery: Results from November 13, with purchases from November 15.
- Exclusivity: Host country residents get early access to local games.
The road to your #FIFAWorldCup journey starts here 🌍⚽
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) October 27, 2025
Must be 18+ to enter +. No purchase necessary.
Enter Oct 27th – Oct 31st 👉 https://t.co/kMc7lTC9Bo pic.twitter.com/DppwaKWYb6
Ticket Purchase Process
Registration for the lottery is done exclusively through FIFA’s website in the tickets section. Fans who participated in the pre-sale must re-register.
Selected participants will receive an email with instructions to complete their purchase. FIFA advises attention to deadlines to avoid missing the opportunity.
Priority for Host Countries
Residents of Canada, the USA, and Mexico will have early access to tickets for matches in their countries. The measure aims to ensure greater local attendance.
This priority does not apply to matches involving other nations or the final. FIFA emphasized that the distribution balances global and local access.
Ticket Prices
FIFA has not officially disclosed ticket prices. Recent reports, such as from The Athletic, suggest that attending the final could cost up to US$6,370 (about R$34.24 thousand).
For group stage matches, tickets are expected to be more affordable, though FIFA has not confirmed values. Prices will vary by tournament stage and seat location.
Estimates suggest the cheapest tickets may start at US$50, based on previous tournaments. FIFA will release the full price table after the group draw.
Next Sales Phases
After the group draw on December 5, FIFA will open a new sales phase. Fans will then be able to choose specific matches based on the defined fixtures.
Months before the tournament, a final phase will offer remaining tickets. FIFA stated the process will be streamlined but subject to availability.
2026 World Cup Organization
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, increasing the number of matches to 104. Games will take place in 16 cities, including Toronto, New York, and Mexico City.
The tournament will last 39 days, with the final scheduled for July 19, 2026. FIFA noted that the host countries’ infrastructure is being prepared to welcome millions of fans.
Host Countries’ Investments
Canada, one of the hosts, plans to invest around R$5 billion in infrastructure for the event. Funds will support stadiums, transportation, and security.
The United States and Mexico are also allocating significant resources for renovations and logistics. FIFA is monitoring preparations to ensure timely completion.
