2026 World Cup Tickets: Official Sale Dates, Prices & Complete Buying Guide
2026 World Cup tickets are expected to go on sale on FIFA’s official website in late 2025. Master the price ranges and buying strategies to avoid missing out👇
Tickets come in three types: Single Match, Follow Your Team, and Venue Pass.
💰 1. Ticket Price Ranges (USD)
🏟️ Group Stage: $45 – $250
⚽ Round of 32: $80 – $400
🔥 Round of 16: $100 – $500
🏆 Quarter-finals: $120 – $600
⭐ Semi-finals: $200 – $1200
👑 Final: $500 – $2500
🎫 2. Official Ticket Purchase Process
1️⃣ Go to tickets.fifa.com and create a FIFA account
2️⃣ Submit a ticket lottery application (max 7 matches per person)
3️⃣ Wait for lottery results (about 4 weeks)
4️⃣ Complete payment within 72 hours if selected
5️⃣ Receive mobile tickets 4-6 weeks before the match
📅 3. Ticket Sales Phases Timeline
🔹 Phase 1 (Lottery): November – December 2025
🔹 Phase 2 (First-come, first-served): February 2026
🔹 Phase 3 (Final sale): April – May 2026
🔹 Official Resale Platform opens: June 2026
⚠️ 4. Avoid Fake Ticket Scams
❌ Do NOT buy World Cup tickets from third-party platforms (Viagogo, StubHub, etc.)
✅ ONLY use official channel: tickets.fifa.com
⚠️ Ticket transfers are only allowed during FIFA-authorized resale windows
🏷️ 5. Follow Your Team & Venue Pass Explained
👉 Follow Your Team
Watch all group stage matches of your selected team. Best value for loyal fans.
👉 Venue Pass
Watch all matches at a specific stadium. Ideal for travelers visiting a particular city.
👨👩👧👦 6. Special Ticket Categories
♿ Accessible tickets: from $25 (proof required)
👶 Children pay same price as adults, no child discount
🏨 Official hospitality packages: $500 – $5000 (includes meals & accommodation)
📱 7. Mobile Tickets & Entry Requirements
👉 2026 will fully use the FIFA Ticket App for mobile tickets
👉 Screenshots are prohibited and will not be accepted
👉 Entry requires passport + dynamic QR code from the App
✅ 8. Summary: Ticket Buying Tips
👉 Register for a FIFA account as early as possible.
👉 Follow Your Team offers the best value for group stage.
👉 Avoid scalpers, buy only from the official website.