Ticket Sales for the 2026 World Cup: Begin on December 11th

The Third Phase of Ticket Sales for the 2026 World Cup Begins

FIFA announced that the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on December 11. This phase, which starts six days after the draw, will offer buyers the first opportunity to purchase tickets for individual matches, allowing them to choose the specific matches they want to see. Fans of a specific national team will also be able to request tickets for supporters of the Participating Member Association (PMA) starting December 11. FIFA reported that more than two million tickets have already been sold, with residents of the host countries, the United States, Canada and Mexico, having acquired the most tickets, followed by fans from England, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Argentina and France. So far, fans from 212 countries and territories have participated in the purchase of tickets.

Congratulations to all those who have already reserved their seats, and for those who have not yet done so, a new opportunity begins on Thursday, December 11, a few days after the Final Draw in Washington D.C.

Gianni Infantino, FIFA President

Eleven cities in the United States will host 78 matches during the 48-team tournament, while three cities in Mexico and two in Canada will also host games. The tournament will begin with the opening match in Mexico City on June 11, and the final will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

With 42 teams already qualified, we are witnessing huge global interest as we prepare to soon know most of the matchups, as well as where and when they will take place. With the long-awaited opening match in Mexico City less than 200 days away, we are ready and excited to welcome fans to North America next year for the biggest FIFA World Cup yet.

Heimo Schirgi, FIFA World Cup 2026 Operations Director

The draw, which will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will see 48 teams divided into four pots, from which they will be drawn to form 12 groups of four teams. The updated match schedule, assigning each match to a stadium with its respective start time, will be announced on Saturday, December 6th.