How to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets

Sale phases

• Visa Presale Draw — early random-selection window for Visa cardholders.
• Early Ticket Draw — open lottery, submit up to a set number of applications.
• Random Selection Draw — the main allocation once the group draw is set.
• First-come, first-served — remaining inventory released live after the draws.
• Last-minute sales — released as team travel plans and returns firm up.

Price categories

FIFA uses four seating categories (Cat 1 is closest to the pitch, Cat 4 is the value tier reserved for residents of the host countries). Prices scale sharply from group-stage matches up to the final, and vary by stadium.

• Group stage: entry-level tickets typically start near the low three figures (USD).
• Round of 32 / 16: mid-tier pricing, meaningful jump from group stage.
• Quarter- and semi-finals: premium pricing, limited availability.
• Final at MetLife Stadium: the most expensive tickets of the tournament.

Hospitality & team packages

Hospitality is sold separately through FIFA's official hospitality provider and bundles premium seating with lounge access. Follow-my-team packages let you buy every match your nation plays through the group stage (and beyond, if they advance).

Buying tips

• Create your FIFA account early and verify ID before applications open.
• Apply in the first draw — later phases have far less inventory.
• Cross-border travel: US ESTA, Canadian eTA, or Mexican FMM as required.
• Only buy from FIFA's official channels — resale outside them can void tickets.