FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets are on sale. Here's how to get them

"Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing. Millions of soccer fans worldwide evidently don't seem to mind any of those points. Tickets to next year's FIFA World Cup officially go on sale Wednesday."

"The buyers will be those who were selected, out of 4.5 million applicants in a lottery that took place last month, to have the first formal chance to purchase tickets over the next few days. FIFA said lottery winners have been, or will soon be, informed by email. There are unique questions for consumers heading into the tournament, particularly about how they'll get visas, if necessary, to visit the U.S. as the country cracks down on immigration."

"There are also more traditional concerns such as who, when, and where - and none of those will be answered until the draw on Dec. 5. FIFA knows many fans won't fret about those answers; they just want tickets now and will figure out the rest later. "These are not only outstanding figures, but also a strong statement," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on social media, reacting to the 4.5 million applicants for a spot in the purchase window that opened Wednesday."

Tickets for the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup are going on sale to lottery-selected applicants after 4.5 million applied. Only host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico have known venues; the full schedule and match locations will be set after the draw on Dec. 5. Lottery winners have been or will be notified by email and have the first formal window to purchase seats in four categories, with Category 1 as the best and Category 4 higher in stadiums. Ticket prices will range initially from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,730 for premium options. Fans face visa and immigration concerns when traveling to the U.S., and many buyers prioritize securing tickets now and planning logistics later. FIFA highlighted the high demand and global passion represented by the 4.5 million applicants.

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