FIFA Confirms Phased Ticket Release For World Cup 2026

If you want to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, the biggest questions right now is when can you start booking tickets and how much will it cost? Here’s everything you need to know about ticket release dates and prices.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets: When can you book them and how much will they cost?

The tickets for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will go live on 10 September, it has been announced. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the first-ever tri-nation tournament as it will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. It will also include 48 teams, the highest for any FIFA World Cup.

The tickets for the World Cup 2026 will be released in multiple phases from 10 September and fans can purchase the tickets from FIFA’s website. FIFA’s official ticketing platform is fifa.com/tickets. The world governing body for football has also announced that it will launch a resale platform to ensure legitimate transactions and control over prices.

How much will tickets cost for FIFA World Cup 2026?
The prices for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will vary as per the stage of the tournament and the venue. However, as per beIN Sports, the estimated prices for different stages would vary from $118 to $1,882.

Estimated price for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets in USD:

Opening match: $353 – $706

Group stage: $82 – $259

Round of 16: $118 – $318

Quarter-finals: $235 – $494

Semi-finals: $412 – $1,118

Final: $706 – $1,882

FIFA World Cup 2026 VIP and hospitality packages
FIFA has already announced VIP and hospitality packages to provide a luxurious experience for fans.

Here are the VIP and hospitality packages:

US Venue Series: 4–9 matches in a single host city at a minimum cost of $8,275 USD

US Four-Match Series: Four group-stage matches across multiple venues at a minimum cost of $5,300 USD

Follow My Team Series: All group-stage matches of a particular team (excluding host nations) at a minimum cost of $6,750 USD.

FIFA has so far not confirmed if the dynamic pricing strategy will be used during the ticket sale. The dynamic pricing was used during the ticket sales for FIFA Club World Cup whcih led to massive fluctuations in the final cost.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will run from 11 June to 19 July. The first match will take place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, while the final will be played at New York’s New Jersey Stadium.

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