Six months before the opening of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced the start of the third phase of ticket sales. This is the first opportunity to obtain tickets after the draw, once the venues and times of all matches in the World Cup group stage are known. Registrations will be open from December 11 to Tuesday January 13 and unlike previous sales, this time you will have to choose the matches and the number of tickets desired to participate in the draw. Once the request has been made, FIFA will contact the winners and validate the purchase of the tickets.
Registration: from December 11 to January 13
Those interested in purchasing World Cup tickets must complete their registration on the official FIFA website before January 13. Once inside, it is necessary to log in with a previously created FIFA ID and confirm personal data. The next step is to select “draw” to view a list of all 104 World Cup matches, including the opening and the grand final. Once the match is selected, three seat options will appear with different prices, according to the categories established by FIFA for all stadiums:
- Category 1: These are the most expensive tickets, located in the preferential areas of the lower stands.
- Category 2: Those with the second highest price, available in the lower and higher tiers.
- Category 3: More affordable tickets, usually at higher tiers
Entries must contain a maximum of four tickets per match and tickets may be requested for multiple matches. After selecting the desired tickets, it is necessary to add the credit card details. FIFA explains that if the request is successful, payment for tickets will be made automatically in the first days of February.
Results: as of February 6
Winning entries from the draw will be processed by FIFA from February 6, when it will begin notifying their winners. “If a request is accepted, the amount will be automatically debited from the payment card in accordance with the authorization granted,” explains the official website. Football’s governing body also emphasizes that this is a draw and therefore it does not matter when registration is completed: “The exact time at which supporters register for the draw will not affect their chances of being chosen,” FIFA said in a statement.
How much do tickets cost for the 2026 World Cup?
The price of matches varies depending on the location and phase. While tickets for the opening match between Mexico and South Africa range from 19,070 pesos ($1,057) to 44,035 pesos ($2,440), tickets for the final in New Jersey range from 78,200 pesos ($4,336) to 162,315 pesos ($9,000).
Mexico – South Africa (opening of the World Cup)
Category 1: 44,035 pesos
Category 2: 31,880 pesos
Category 3: 19,070 pesos
Mexico – South Korea
Category 1: 13,090 pesos
Category 2: 9,350 pesos
Category 3: 4,955 pesos
Mexico – UEFA Playoffs to be defined
Category 1: 13,090 pesos
Category 2: 9,350 pesos
Category 3: 4,955 pesos
Fourth phase of ticket sales
Without going into details, the organization explained that it will allow a fourth phase in the “closest stage of the tournament” to purchase the remaining tickets before the start of the World Cup. In any case, FIFA explains that anyone interested in purchasing tickets for the 2026 World Cup must register and create their FIFA ID on its official website.
“Hospitality” packages: luxury benefits and services
In mid-August, FIFA announced the start of ticket sales Hospitality per match, a category of luxury packages that, in addition to seats, include catering service, access to exclusive areas and entertainment before and after matches. In Mexico, tickets Hospitality They are available for 9 of the 13 World Cup matches that will be played in the country, except those played by the Mexican team as hosts. VIP tickets, on sale on the official FIFA website, range from 34,700 pesos (approximately $1,847) to attend Match 54, with teams to be determined at BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, to 83,500 pesos (approximately $4,269) for a ticket to Match 79 of the round of 16 at Azteca Stadium.
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