2026 World Cup Ticket Prices: Details and Key Dates
The ticket prices for the next FIFA World Cup, which will be held next year, will initially range from $60 for the group stage matches to $6,730 for the final. However, these prices could vary, as the most important sporting event in football will implement dynamic pricing for the first time.
These prices represent an increase compared to the range of $25 to $475 from the 1994 tournament in the United States, and the equivalent in US dollars of $69 to $1,607 when the ticket details for the 2022 tournament in Qatar were announced.
“I think the message is ‘Get your tickets early’, especially if you know where you’re going to be, because you live in that city or you’re a fan of the three host nations, and then you already know when and where they’re going to play. So that’s the message: ‘Get your tickets early’, because anything could happen”.
Heimo Schirgi, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer
Initial Phase: Limited to Visa cardholders, from September 10th to 19th.
Notification: Starting September 29th, those selected to purchase tickets will be informed.
Purchase: Purchases will begin on October 1st.
The sale of tickets will be limited to four per person per match, with a maximum of 40 tickets for the entire tournament.
A second phase, called the early ticket draw, will take place from October 27 to 31, with purchase periods from mid-November to early December.
A third phase, a random selection draw, will begin after the final team draw on December 5, which will determine the World Cup schedule. Tickets will be available “on a first-come, first-served basis”.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played in 11 venues in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada, from June 11 to July 19. The tournament expanded from 32 to 48 nations and from 64 to 104 matches.The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Hospitality packages have been on sale since May. For the eight matches at MetLife Stadium, prices range from $3,500 to $73,200 per person.
Fans will be able to buy tickets to follow a specific team or for a specific venue.
American Airlines announced that members of its AAdvantage loyalty program can redeem miles for World Cup tickets, starting with executive platinum and concierge key members on October 13. Platinum pro, platinum, and gold members will have access the following day, and all members will have access starting October 15.
13 participating teams have already been determined. The United States, Canada, and Mexico have secured their places as host nations. Argentina, with Lionel Messi, and Brazil have also secured their qualification.
The host nations will play the three group stage matches at home. The United States will open on June 12 in Inglewood, California, then play on June 19 in Seattle and June 25 again in Inglewood. Canada will play on June 12 in Toronto, then on June 18 and 24 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Mexico will play on June 11 and 24 in Mexico City, with a match on June 18 in Guadalajara.
