Exclusive 2026 World Cup ticket sales begin today for Chase Sapphire customers in US cities By Beatriz
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Starting this Monday, February 10th, Chase Sapphire cardholders have exclusive access to purchase tickets for Copa and Mundo 2026 matches held in cities in the Estados Unidos. The offer, valid until February 24 or while supplies last, allows you to purchase up to four tickets per game and up to 40 in total for the tournament. The initiative is the result of a partnership with Visa, official sponsor of FIFA, and covers games between June 12 and July 18 in 11 American host cities.
The process requires a free account on the FIFA website and card verification on the Sapphire Experiences portal of Chase. Customers receive a unique link to the entity’s official sales platform. The access window opens at 12pm Eastern Time (ET).
This priority comes amid recurring criticism about high ticket prices in previous editions of Copa of Mundo. FIFA has not yet released exact values for 2026, but the exclusive phase seeks to meet initial demand from selected players.
Ticket acquisition process
Interested customers must create an account on the official FIFA website before starting the purchase. Access to the benefit occurs exclusively through the website Sapphire Experiences of Chase, where a section dedicated to Copa of Mundo appears.
When entering data from the eligible card, the system validates the condition and generates a personalized link for redirection to the FIFA platform. Chase recommends saving this link, as each bearer receives a maximum of two.
- Create a free FIFA account;
- Access Sapphire Experiences starting at 12pm ET on February 10;
- Check eligibility with card number;
- Use the link received to purchase directly on the FIFA website;
- Respect the limit of four tickets per match.
The purchase does not allow the use of Ultimate Rewards points from Chase. Todas transactions follow the official FIFA system, guaranteeing authenticity of tickets.
Cards eligible for the benefit
Four Chase Sapphire card models qualify for this exclusive offer. Cada one offers different annual membership levels and benefits, but they all grant the same access to Copa tickets.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred has an annual fee of US$95 and stands out for its multipliers on travel and restaurants. Já o Chase Sapphire Reserve charges US$795 annually, but includes a US$300 annual travel credit and access to VIP lounges.
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ($95 annual fee);
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (annual fee $795);
- Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (annual fee $795);
- J.P. Morgan Reserve Card (currently no new requests).
These cards accumulate Ultimate Rewards points transferable to airline and hotel partners. Version Reserve also offers advanced travel protections and complementary insurance.
American host cities of the tournament
The Copa of the Mundo of 2026 distributes games across 11 cities in the Estados Unidos, in addition to headquarters in the Canadá and México. The selected stadiums host matches from the group stage to possible finals.
Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Cada venue hosts a variable number of clashes, including games for the American team.
Los Angeles, specifically at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, hosts important early stage matches. Miami and New York/New Jersey concentrate games with high demand for stadium capacity.
These cities prepare infrastructure to receive millions of visitors during the event. The geographic distribution facilitates travel and expands the reach of the tournament in American territory.
Expanded competition format
The 2026 edition marks the biggest Copa of Mundo in history, with 48 participating teams instead of the traditional 32. The increase generates 104 games in total, distributed among the three host countries.
Estados Unidos, Canadá and México are automatically classified as headquarters. The American team is part of the initial group without the need for additional qualifiers.
The format includes 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two and the eight best third-place teams advancing to the knockout stages. Essa structure extends the duration of the tournament and increases the number of matches accessible to the public.
Initial games of the Estados Unidos selection
The American team begins its campaign on June 12 against Paraguai at SoFi Stadium, at Inglewood, Califórnia. The second appointment takes place on June 19th against Austrália, at Seattle.
The third game of the group stage is scheduled for June 25th, again at Inglewood, against an opponent still pending a complete definition. Caso moves forward, the team competes in later stages in other American venues.
These early matchups are concentrated on the west coast, making logistics easier for local fans. Direct classification as a host allows for advance calendar planning.
Additional advantages of Sapphire cards
The Chase Sapphire cards are aimed mainly at frequent travelers, with a focus on accumulating points for travel and gastronomy. The Preferred multiplies by up to five in reservations through the Chase Travel portal.
The Reserve increases earnings up to eight times on trips through the same channel and offers annual credit that offsets part of the high annual fee. Ambos include advantageous transfers to frequent flyer programs.
Holders also access exclusive experiences at sporting and cultural events through the Sapphire Experiences program. The current partnership with Visa reinforces the premium positioning of these products in the American market.
The current offer represents one of the program’s most relevant actions at large global events. Eligible Clientes take advantage of a limited window to guarantee their presence in expanded Copa historic games.
