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How can I buy 2026 World Cup tickets?

By the WorldCupExplain editorial teamUpdated 2026-06-14
In a nutshell

Buy 2026 World Cup tickets only through FIFA's official hub at FIFA.com/tickets. The final Last-Minute Sales phase has been live since April 1, 2026 and runs through the final, selling seats first-come, first-served. You need a free FIFA ID with a payment card saved. Verified resale runs on the Official FIFA Resale Marketplace.

Key Facts
  • 1All official general-public tickets are sold exclusively at FIFA.com/tickets[1]
  • 2The Last-Minute Sales phase opened April 1, 2026 and runs through the final on July 19[2]
  • 3Fans need a registered FIFA ID with a payment card saved to buy in first-come, first-served sales[2]
  • 4Prices range from roughly $60 for early group games up to about $6,730 for the final[2]

There's one official source for World Cup tickets — everything else is resale or risk.

Where do I buy official tickets?

Only through FIFA's official hub at FIFA.com/tickets. By mid-2026 the tournament is in its Last-Minute Sales phase, which opened April 1 and runs through the final, releasing seats first-come, first-served.

How do I prepare to buy?

Create a free FIFA ID in advance and save your payment card before seats drop. In a first-come sale, stopping to type your card number can cost you the seat.

What do tickets cost, and what about resale?

Prices are tiered from Category 1 (best) to Category 4 (most affordable) — roughly $60 for early group games up to about $6,730 for the final. If official seats are gone, use the Official FIFA Resale Marketplace for verified, price-regulated tickets rather than unofficial sites.

If You Know NFL/NBA...

It works like a high-demand Super Bowl or NBA Finals on-sale: one official platform, a verified account required, and a first-come scramble when seats drop. The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is the safe equivalent of an authorized resale exchange, not a sketchy third-party listing.

Key Takeaways

  • Buy only through FIFA’s official hub at FIFA.com/tickets — you need a free FIFA ID with a saved card.
  • The Last-Minute Sales phase sells seats first-come, first-served; resale runs on the Official FIFA Resale Marketplace.
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