How to Buy 2026 FIFA World Cup Tickets as Visa Presale Begins

The application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 has opened with fans told to visit FIFA.com/tickets to register interest and create a FIFA ID if they want to attend a game or games in the biggest event in tournament history.

The initial draw period will be limited to Visa card holders and will run from September 10 through 11 a.m. EDT on September 19. Those picked to buy tickets will be notified starting September 29 and will be given a timeslot to purchase starting October 1.

While tickets for all 104 matches are being put on sale, receiving a timeslot does not guarantee tickets will be available. Sales will be capped at four tickets per person per match, with no person being able to purchase more than 40 for the totality of the tournament.

Ticket prices will range initially from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,730 for the final, but could change as FIFA says it will adopt dynamic pricing for the first time. The prices are up from a range of $25 to $475 for the 1994 tournament in the United States and for the U.S. dollar equivalent $69 to $1,607 when ticket details were announced for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

A second phase, called an early ticket draw, likely will run from October 27-31, with purchase timeslots from mid-November to early December. A third phase, termed a random selection draw, will start after the final draw of teams on December 5 in Washington determines the World Cup schedule. FIFA said tickets will be available closer to the tournament “on a first-come, first-served basis.”

Next year’s tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be played at 11 sites in the U.S., three in Mexico and two in Canada. The tournament expanded from 32 nations to 48 and from 64 games to 104. FIFA said 6.5 million spectators are expected to attend the World Cup.

The U.S. will play its group stage games on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, June 19 in Seattle and back in Los Angeles on June 25.

“Los Angeles is the perfect place to begin your World Cup journey,” said Adam Burke, president and chief executive officer of Los Angeles Tourism. “No other city can combine the thrill of the beautiful game with unmatched opportunities to experience culture, creativity, and community. Whether you are here for the opening whistle or staying to explore beyond the matches, LA is where the world comes together.”

Hospitality Packages Also Available

FIFA has announced its latest set of hospitality offerings through its partner, On Location, with options for single matches, the ability to follow a specific team through the Round of 32 and a venue series with a variety of high-end offerings that come in at hefty price tags and with a disclaimer that all sales are final.

There are several sets of packages including a venue series for one stadium, single-match packages through the Round of 32 and a Follow My Team packages that guarantees tickets and hospitality for a team’s group stage and potential Round of 32 game should their team advance past the group stage.

The cheapest group stage hospitality ticket is $1,350 for a game on June 16 in Kansas City while the most expensive is $2,100 for group stage games on June 14 and June 27 in Dallas. Within the Round of 32, the cheapest ticket is $2,025 for a June 29 match in Houston and the most expensive is $2,600 for a July 2 match in Inglewood, California.

‘Follow My Team’ Notes of Interest

The Follow My Team packages include a FIFA pavilion area with preferred seating, pre- and post-match hospitality service and other amenities including a beverage program, culinary offerings, “gourmet street eats,” entertainment and a commemorative gift. Parking, however, is not available.

The cost for most Follow My Team packages are in the range of either $6,750 or $7,200. There are a few countries that stick out — none more so than Colombia with a price tag of $13,500, significantly more than any other country. The next three most expensive packages are for Spain, Germany and France.

Here’s the full list:

• $13,500: Colombia
• $10,370: Spain
• $8,500: Germany
• $8,100: France
• $7,600: Ecuador
• $7,500: Saudi Arabia
• $7,200: Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Gabon, Ghana, Honduras, Iran, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mauritania, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niger, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Senegal, Serbia, Slovenia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, The Gambia, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkiye, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
• $7,000: South Korea, Switzerland, Wales
• $6,750: Albania, Algeria, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana, Comoros, Czechia, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mali, Kosovo, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Ireland, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, Sweden, Togo, Tunisia, UAE

How Expensive are Venue Series Packages?

There are five levels of packages that can be bought for any venue: Pitchside Lounge, VIP, Trophy Lounge, Champions Club and FIFA Pavilion.

Pitchside Lounge packages include “premium seats located along the sidelines” along with a dedicated guest relations area plus exclusive beverage and culinary options. VIP packages include seating “offering an enhanced view of the match in most venues” while Trophy Lounge package seats are “combining comfort and convenience with excellent views and easy access to amenities.”

The Champions Club is much like the Trophy Lounge in offerings. The FIFA Pavilion has preferred seating options.

The FIFA Pavilion packages are the cheapest for each stadium and range from $8,275 for Bay Area Stadium to $25,800 for New York/New Jersey. The most expensive of any package is $68,150 for a Pitchside Lounge package at New York/New Jersey stadium, which includes the final.

Other Hospitality Notes

• Currently, all FIFA Pavilions (except in Monterrey, which is TBD) are expected to have temperature-controlled structures although FIFA says in its FAQ “please note this is subject to change.”
• Parking passes will be allocated based on the package purchased, availability and requests. Priority will be given to purchasers of Private Suites and Pitchside Lounge offerings at a general rate of one space per four guests.
• If a customer’s selected country for the Follow My Team series does not qualify, the customer can either apply their already paid funds toward a different hospitality package or receive a full refund.
• If a purchased Follow My Team series includes the opening match of any of the three host countries, an additional premium will be charged.
• Hospitality packages will be available for purchase by “zones.” Specific seat or suite locations within each zone will be assigned closer to the event.