The 2026 FIFA World Cup is less than a year away, but the opportunity to get tickets for the event is even sooner. The event only takes place once every four years and travels across the globe, so such a big match in the Meadowlands is a once-in-a-lifetime event. With an event that commands such a high demand, it is no surprise that the process to acquire tickets isn’t an easy feat.
Fans can begin the process to acquire tickets now by formally registering their interest in the event. This can be done on FIFA’s website, where you are required to make an account through the organization. Tickets will be released in a series of phases, in anticipation of the kickoff of the event.
The first draw, which is a Visa Presale Draw, will be taking place on Sept. 10, where fans have the opportunity to apply for tickets to select games, though spots are not guaranteed. A few weeks later, entrants will be informed as to whether or not they were selected for the games that they applied for tickets to.
For the previous FIFA World Cup, tickets were sold through a random draw lottery system, to allow fairness to all fans. With an event that draws billions of eyes, it is the most efficient way to provide all fans with an equal opportunity to acquire tickets to such a significant occasion.
The final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be taking place at MetLife Stadium, along with five group stage matches, a Round of 32 match and a Round of 16 match. The final match is arguably one of the most coveted sporting events in the world, with the 2022 World Cup final drawing over 1.4 billion viewers throughout its duration.
Tickets for the 2022 World Cup final fell at around $200 for the cheapest seats, with the most expensive reaching into the thousands. Fast forward four years later and the price is likely to either remain the same or see a jump based on several factors. There is no telling what the prices could be once it goes to resale, which is acquiring them through FIFA might be the safest option.
The prices will be steep in value and acquiring tickets may be a challenging task, though, it is expected with an event of this magnitude. As the event nears, the Meadowlands prepares for a flurry of fans coming from across the world to watch the matches take place. The tournament will take over the region in just a few months and people can prepare to visit a game imminently.