FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Guide

FIFA.com/tickets is the only official portal for purchasing 2026 World Cup tickets. There is no other FIFA-authorized platform for primary ticket sales.

Official fan-to-fan resale takes place exclusively through FIFA's official resale portal, also accessible from FIFA.com/tickets. Tickets purchased through this channel include FIFA verification and are securely transferable.

Any website other than FIFA.com/tickets claiming to sell direct tickets is not authorized. This includes sites that mimic FIFA's design, social media platforms, WhatsApp groups, and any individual claiming to have special access to tickets.

FIFA offers four ticket categories with different prices and stadium locations. The following prices are indicative estimates only — always check FIFA.com/tickets for official and definitive prices:

Category 1 (Cat 1): The best stadium locations. Estimated price between $300 and $900 USD per group match. Higher prices for semifinals and the final.

Category 2 (Cat 2): Good locations in side stands. Estimated price between $150 and $400 USD per group match.

Category 3 (Cat 3): End zones and more distant areas. Estimated price between $80 and $200 USD per group match. The most economically accessible option.

Category 4: Reserved exclusively for residents of the host countries (Mexico, United States, and Canada). Special prices to facilitate access for local fans.

The 2026 World Cup ticketing process follows several phases. For the most up-to-date information on dates, check FIFA.com/tickets as deadlines may vary:

Phase 1 - Registration: Fans create an account on FIFA.com and register for the ballot during the enabled window. Registration is free and does not guarantee tickets.

Phase 2 - Ballot: FIFA conducts a random draw among all registrants who applied for tickets to each match. The outcome is random and independent of when you registered within the window.

Phase 3 - Payment: Those selected in the ballot receive a notification and have a limited time window to make payment. Failure to pay within the deadline results in losing the tickets.

Phase 4 - Direct sales: Unclaimed or returned tickets go on direct sale at FIFA.com/tickets. This phase can sell out quickly.

Ticket scams are common at major sporting events. Recognize these warning signs:

Websites that are not FIFA.com/tickets: Any different domain, even if it contains the words 'FIFA', 'World Cup' or '2026', is not the official portal.

Social media sellers: Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and WhatsApp are full of fraudulent sellers. There is no way to verify a ticket's authenticity before arriving at the stadium.

Prices too good to be true: Tickets far below official price are almost always fake or invalid.

Pressure to pay via bank transfer or cryptocurrency: Irreversible payment methods are the preferred tool of scammers.

What to do if you've been scammed? File a complaint with FIFA at FIFA.com, contact your bank or credit card issuer to dispute the charge, and report the fraud to local authorities.

If you can't get tickets from the official FIFA portal, you have some legal and safe options:

FIFA official resale portal: FIFA.com/tickets has an official fan-to-fan resale section. Tickets are verified and the price is regulated (cannot exceed the original price). This is the safest option after direct purchase.

Authorized resale partners: FIFA may designate official resale partners. Check FIFA.com for authorized partners for the 2026 World Cup. These partners guarantee authenticity but prices may be above the original.

Avoid all unauthorized resale: Unauthorized resellers, even physical ones around the stadium, sell tickets with no guarantee of authenticity. The risk of being turned away at the turnstiles is real.