- Entry period opens Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. ET for Visa Presale Draw
- FIFA will have approximately 1 million tickets for sale during the Visa Presale Draw phase
- Tickets will start at $60 for group-stage matches
- Information on additional phases also now available
The first phase of ticket sales for FIFA World Cup 26™ will open with the Visa Presale Draw, Sept. 10 at 11 and continuing until Friday, Sept. 19, at 11 p.m. ET, FIFA said in a statement.
Fans looking to attend this historic event should register their interest and create a FIFA ID at FIFA.com/tickets, if they have not done so already. By registering interest, fans will be notified about ticketing sale dates and how the ticketing process works.
Fans can buy:
◾Single match tickets: Tickets for a specific match at any venue.
◾Venue specific tickets: A package that includes several matches at the same venue.
◾Team specific tickets: A package that includes three group-stage matches of each team in the tournament. This includes qualified and non-qualified teams. If you purchase tickets for a country that does not qualify, you will be refunded.
“With just ten months to go until the FIFA World Cup 26 kicks off, we are excited to launch the first phase of ticket sales for the tournament,” said FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer, Heimo.
“This marks a momentous milestone as we build up to this historic event, and we look forward to millions of fans joining us in North America next June,” Schirgi added.
At the start of sale, fans will be able to secure group-stage tickets from just $60, offering an accessible entry point to the tournament, according to the statement. The most exclusive seats will reach up to $6,730 for the final, FIFA said. Hospitality packages can start at around $3,500 to as high as $73,200 per person for the final.
“The countdown to FIFA World Cup 26 starts now, and lucky Visa cardholders get the first shot,” said Frank Cooper III, Chief Marketing Officer at Visa.
“Through our partnership with FIFA, we’re proud to help fans take the first step toward the stadiums — offering a chance at early access to tickets and the peace of mind that comes with secure, seamless payment. This is where the road to the FIFA World Cup begins — and it starts with Visa.,” Cooper III added.
The final, which is being played at MetLife Stadium Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is the ultimate global showdown, where the two best national teams will compete for the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy.
Dynamic Pricing
Dynamic pricing — which adjusts prices based on demand and is a first for World Cup — is being discussed across the 16 host cities as access and affordability are weighed.
Officials note ticket values can move in both directions depending on demand. FIFA plans to centralize sales and launch its own resale platform in order to better control over market prices and inventory.
How More World Cup Tickets Will Be Released
Due to the anticipated high demand, FIFA World Cup tickets are released in phases, with the Visa Presale Draw marking the first phase. Further ticket sales will be launched in the coming months, giving all fans the opportunity to apply to experience this unprecedented tournament.
Fans who are not eligible to be part of the Visa Presale Draw, were unsuccessful in the draw or would like to make additional purchases will be able to do so in subsequent sales phases.
The additional ticket sales phases will begin in October 2025, through to the final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
MetLife Stadium will host a total of eight matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including five in the Group Stage, one in the Round of 32, one in the Round of 16, and the highly anticipated World Cup Final on July 19, 2026. The specific teams and dates for these matches are not yet announced, with team matchups to be determined later.
- Phase 2: Early Ticket Draw, with the registration window expected to take place from 27 to 31 October and time slots for purchase from mid-November to early December. Similar to the first phase, this will consist of an application, followed by a randomised selection process. Successful applicants will receive a time slot to purchase tickets (subject to availability).
- Phase 3: Random Selection Draw, with registration beginning shortly after the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™. During this phase, fans will be able to submit applications for specific matches after the final draw has revealed most of the group-stage matchups.
- Closer to the tournament, fans will be able to buy any remaining inventory on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visa Presale Draw Details
The Visa Presale Draw is subject to the Official Rules of the Visa Presale Draw found on FIFA.com/tickets. Fans must be 18 or older to enter, and no purchase is necessary to enter or win. Timing of a fan’s entry into the Visa Presale Draw during the entry period will not impact the fan’s chances of success.
After a randomized selection process, successful applicants will be notified via email starting Sept. 29, and will be given a date and time slot to purchase tickets (subject to availability), with time slots starting Oct. 1. A successful draw application does not guarantee that tickets will be available for purchase during the time slot.
How The Ticket Sale Process Varies
When ticket sales start, single match tickets to all 104 matches will be made available. Additionally, venue-specific tickets and team-specific tickets will also be made available.
The purchasing process may vary depending on the phase, payment method and ticket products. Additional products, including supporter tickets (for fans who want to sit with others cheering for the same team) and conditional supporter tickets (for supporters who want to reserve a seat for one of their team’s potential matches in a knockout round) are expected to be available closer to the tournament.
Other Ways to Buy Tickets
Fans can already purchase single-match and multi-match hospitality packages, inclusive of match tickets, at FIFA.com/hospitality. As always, FIFA encourages fans to purchase tickets only through FIFA.com/tickets, the official and preferred source of tickets for the FIFA World Cup. Hospitality packages and tickets sourced from unofficial sales channels may not be valid.