FIFA 2026 World Cup Ticket Sales Begin Wednesday with Visa Presale
TORONTO - The path to securing tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially opens Wednesday, as a Visa presale launches for the landmark tournament. Fans aged 18 or older with a FIFA ID and a valid Visa card will be eligible to enter a lottery for the opportunity to purchase tickets. Successful applicants will be notified starting September 29, with assigned purchase time slots beginning October 1.
This marks the first phase in a multi-stage ticket distribution process for the expanded 48-team tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 2026 World Cup is set to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring 104 matches over 39 days. Ticket prices will range from USD $60 for group-stage matches to USD $6,730 for the most premium seats at the Final, to be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Following the Visa presale, two additional phases will provide further opportunities for fans. Phase 2, an Early Ticket Draw, will accept registrations from October 27-31, 2025, with purchase slots available from mid-November to early december. Phase 3, a Random selection Draw, will open after the December 5, 2025, group stage draw, allowing fans to apply for tickets to specific matches. A final first-come, first-served sale will be held closer to the tournament for any remaining tickets.The 2026 edition will be the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 teams, an increase from the traditional 32. The tournament format will consist of 12 groups of four teams, with the top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advancing to a new Round of 32.
Host cities across North America include:
United States: Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Boston (Gillette Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), Houston (NRG Stadium), Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium), Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium), New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium – Final), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), san Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium), and Seattle (Lumen Field).
Canada: Toronto (BMO Field) and Vancouver (BC Place).
Mexico: Guadalajara (Estadio Akron), Mexico City (Estadio Azteca – Opening Match), and Monterrey (Estadio BBVA).
This will be the first men’s World Cup held in North America as the United States hosted in 1994. Mexico will become the first nation to host or co-host the tournament three times, while Canada will make its debut as a men’s World Cup host.
