FIFA has just launched the second phase of ticket sales for the highly-anticipated 2026 World Cup. This landmark tournament will be the first to remotely host matches at 16 venues across North America. Local fans and audiences have a singular opportunity during this important phase. They now get a 24-hour domestic exclusivity time slot to buy tickets! The upcoming tournament will be the biggest FIFA World Cup yet! With 104 matches on the slate, that means just over 7.1 million seats are in place for a pumped up audience.
The first match of the US squad will be on June 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California – home of the Los Angeles Rams. Ticket prices for this match have been extremely erratic. Some of those seats are going for an eye-popping $60,000, with the least expensive seats ringing in at just $560. For the first time, dynamic pricing has been introduced by FIFA. Removing this concession is likely to introduce more volatility into ticket pricing as demand increases.
Ticket Availability and Pricing
During this second phase of sales, FIFA has released a further one million tickets to fans all over the world. This comes on the heels of a first phase in which over a million tickets were first sold. Wow, has the response been amazing! Americans, Canadians, and Mexicans are all in contention as the international residents buying the most tickets so far.
FIFA’s ticketing system offers fans the option to choose from four categories: Category 1 features the best seats in the stadium, while Category 4 seats are situated higher up, providing a different viewing experience. These different tiers give fans the flexibility to choose experiences that fit their interests and price points.
“We already have seen massive interest from around the world for this tournament, and especially from within the host countries as Canada, Mexico and the United States prepare to host the biggest FIFA World Cup yet.” – Heimo Schirgi
Teams and Matches
The final 48th berth will be awarded in February, but as of now, 28 of those spots have been filled. Powerhouses like England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, and France are just some of the teams already qualified to take part. The excitement surrounding these teams adds to the anticipation for the matches that will unfold over the course of the tournament.
The USMNT’s last group stage match, if all goes according to plan, will be at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026. It will all come together to make The World Cup™ a huge festival of soccer, bringing together people from all over the world.
Global Interest and Participation
For this new phase of FIFA’s ticket sales, though, it’s not exclusively for local fans – anyone in the world can purchase tickets from any country. This decision is another welcome indication that FIFA cares about the accessibility and inclusivity of its worldwide fanbase. The first phase of ticket sales was marked by records, with general admission tickets being purchased by people in 212 separate countries and regions.
With anticipation growing specifically for the next tournament, the best way for fans to guarantee their seat is to purchase tickets in advance. As additional teams punch their ticket, demand will continue to be robust. Supporters will definitely be buzzing as we continue to rollout more information around the matchups. Fans all over the globe have demonstrated astonishing enthusiasm. FIFA is counting on this World Cup to set some record attendance numbers!
