In one month, the biggest sporting event in the world will finally kick off. Everyone’s been looking forward to the FIFA World Cup as it touches down in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for North America’s first dual host. Want to know how to get tickets for this historic event?
Everyone wants a seat at the World Cup, so it’s no surprise tickets are in high demand. Whether it’s for defending champion Argentina or the USMNT on its home turf, every stadium will be packed full.
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The World Cup will be taken to new heights in 2026 for both players and fans alike. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the best place to enjoy every match in the tournament is from right there in the stands.
Want to know how to do just that? The Sporting News is here to explain exactly how you can score tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How to buy FIFA World Cup tickets 2026
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup are officially sold through FIFA, who will hold a handful of drawing opportunities ahead of the tournament. Fans must have a FIFA ID to register.
Those interested in attending a match can register for the latest news and ticket information here.
However, passes are not guaranteed for everyone who enters.
You can find more tickets on secondary sites like StubHub. Prices may be higher or lower than face value, and tickets are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA.
When do 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets go on sale?
FIFA held various phases for its 2026 World Cup tickets.
However, those lotteries have passed with recipients rewarded with tickets.
The Last-Minute Sales Phase remains open until the tournament final, though tickets are not available for every match. The best option for fans still wanting to see a game is to buy passes on a third-party site.
How much are 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets?
Prices for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets will range throughout matchups, venue and round.
The tournament will use dynamic pricing for all its matchups, but tickets on StubHub may not reflect original costs.
With a month until kickoff, group stage matches have a get-in price ranging from $230 to $1,000. Semifinals tickets start at $2,500, third-place match at $900 and gold medal match at $8,700.
FIFA World Cup 2026 groups, teams
Participating teams will be finalized in spring 2026. However, the draw is finalized.
Here’s how countries will line up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
| Group A | A1: Mexico | A2: South Africa | A3: Korea Republic | A4: Czechia |
| Group B | B1: Canada | B2: Bosnia and Herzegovina | B3: Qatar | B4: Switzerland |
| Group C | C1: Brazil | C2: Morocco | C3: Haiti | C4: Scotland |
| Group D | D1: USA | D2: Paraguay | D3: Australia | D4: Turkey |
| Group E | E1: Germany | E2: Curaçao | E3: Côte d’Ivoire | E4: Ecuador |
| Group F | F1: Netherlands | F2: Japan | F3: Sweden | F4: Tunisia |
| Group G | G1: Belgium | G2: Egypt | G3: IR Iran | G4: New Zealand |
| Group H | H1: Spain | H2: Cabo Verde | H3: Saudi Arabia | H4: Uruguay |
| Group I | I1: France | I2: Senegal | I3: Iraq | I4: Norway |
| Group J | J1: Argentina | J2: Algeria | J3: Austria | J4: Jordan |
| Group K | K1: Portugal | K2: DR Congo | K3: Uzbekistan | K4: Colombia |
| Group L | L1: England | L2: Croatia | L3: Ghana | L4: Panama |
FIFA World Cup 2026 cities, stadiums
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will see Canada host in two cities, Mexico in three and the U.S. in 11, including all quarterfinals, semifinals and final matches.
Below is a list of all host venues.
USA
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
- Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, Massachusetts
- AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
- NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas
- Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City, Missouri
- SoFi Stadium – Los Angeles, California
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, Florida
- MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Levi’s Stadium – Santa Clara, California
- Lumen Field – Seattle, Washington
Canada
Mexico
FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule
| Round | Dates |
| Group Stage | June 11-27 |
| Round of 32 | June 28-July 3 |
| Round of 16 | July 4-7 |
| Quarterfinals | July 9-11 |
| Semifinals | July 14-15 |
| Bronze Final | July 18 |
| Gold Final | July 19 |