FIFA has officially launched the second phase of ticket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with more than one million additional tickets put on sale as anticipation builds ahead of the historic tournament in North America.
The new phase, which began on Monday, will run through Friday, featuring a domestic exclusivity window for residents of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Fans whose entries are selected in this draw will have priority access to single-match tickets for games held in their respective countries.
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Wide global interest in World Cup tickets
According to Heimo Schirgi, FIFA's chief operating officer for the 2026 World Cup, interest in tickets has been “massive” both globally and within the host countries.
“This second phase, with its host country exclusivity time slot, allows us to thank local fans while also ensuring a fair opportunity for global supporters,” Shirgi said.
Fans from the host nations have until Friday to enter the draw. Selected winners will receive a purchase window between November 12th and 15th. A global sales round will open from November 17, with further ticketing phases expected in 2025.
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Fans from 212 countries are already in the mix
So far, residents of the US, Canada and Mexico lead the way in purchasing tickets, followed by supporters from England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina and France. FIFA revealed that more than one million tickets had already been sold to fans in 212 countries.
Record breaking tournament ahead
The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches and an estimated 7.1 million available seats across 16 venues.
Ticket prices start at $60 for select matches, while premium seats, including the U.S. opening match in Inglewood, California, cost between $560 and $2,735.
For the first time for a World Cup, FIFA will implement dynamic pricing, meaning ticket prices can increase or decrease depending on demand. Some resale listings for premium matches have already exceeded $60,000.
A new era for global football
The tournament will begin on June 12, 2026, marking the beginning of a new era in global football as the World Cup returns to North America for the first time since 1994.
