As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, set to commence on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, comprehensive details regarding ticket acquisition for fans have been made public. This monumental tournament, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marks a historic first with an expanded format, featuring 48 participating nations instead of the previous 32. This expansion introduces an additional knockout phase, the Round of 32, which will precede the traditional Round of 16.
While not all qualifying teams have been confirmed yet, more nations are steadily securing their spots in the lead-up to the World Cup draw, scheduled for December after the interconfederation playoffs conclude. Importantly, the highly anticipated ticketing lottery system is set to commence on September 10, providing eager fans an early opportunity to secure their attendance at this highly sought-after global event.
Understanding the Ticketing Process
Prospective attendees can express their interest immediately by visiting FIFA`s official website and establishing a FIFA ID, a prerequisite for ticket acquisition. The initial ticket draw is scheduled for September 10, granting selected individuals the chance to buy tickets. Given the immense global demand for World Cup tickets, purchase opportunities will be rolled out in successive phases, starting September 10 and continuing until Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Exclusive hospitality packages are already available for purchase, presenting three unique options:
- Single Match Packages: Priced from $1,350 per person, these packages include access to one group stage match (excluding host nation games) and one Round of 32 match of your choosing, complete with FIFA hospitality amenities.
- Venue Series: Beginning at $8,275, this option grants access to all matches held at a chosen venue (ranging from 4 to 9 games), covering all stages without exclusion, along with comprehensive matchday hospitality.
- Follow My Team: Starting at $6,750, this package, though not yet available for host nations, enables fans to attend all of their chosen team`s group stage fixtures and one Round of 32 match, also featuring matchday hospitality.
Important Dates to Remember
- September 2025: Conclusion of CONMEBOL qualifying rounds.
- November 2025: End of qualifying campaigns for CAF, AFC, UEFA, and Concacaf.
- December 2025: The official World Cup Draw takes place.
- March 2026: Final World Cup and UEFA qualifying playoffs.
- March 3, 2026: Marks 100 days until kick-off.
- April 22, 2026: Marks 50 days until kick-off.
- May 11, 2026: Marks 1 month until kick-off.
Official Host Cities and Stadiums
East Region:
- Toronto, Canada – BMO Field
- Boston, Massachusetts – Gillette Stadium
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Lincoln Financial Field
- Miami, Florida – Hard Rock Stadium
- New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium
Central Region:
- Dallas, Texas – AT&T Stadium
- Atlanta, Georgia – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Kansas City, Missouri – Arrowhead Stadium
- Houston, Texas – NRG Stadium
- Monterrey, Mexico – Estadio BBVA
- Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio Azteca
West Region:
- Vancouver, Canada – BC Place
- Seattle, Washington – Lumen Field
- Los Angeles, California – SoFi Stadium
- San Francisco, California – Levi`s Stadium
- Guadalajara, Mexico – Estadio Akron
Host Nation Match Schedules
(Opponents for these matches will be determined during the official World Cup Draw.)
USMNT: Group D Fixtures
- June 12: Los Angeles
- June 19: Seattle
- June 25: Los Angeles
Mexico: Group A Fixtures
- June 11: Mexico City
- June 18: Mexico City
- June 24: Guadalajara
Canada: Group B Fixtures
- June 12: Toronto
- June 18: Vancouver
- June 24: Vancouver
Knockout Stage Fixture Schedule
- June 28 – July 3: Round of 32
- July 4 – July 7: Round of 16
- July 9 – July 11: Quarter-finals
- July 14 – July 15: Semi-finals
- July 18: Third-place play-off
- July 19: Final Match
