How to Buy 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Tickets (City‑by‑City Guide + Key Dates)

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These FIFA World Cup soccer tickets will sell out very quickly, and when that happens, many futbol fans will have to turn to the secondary market as an alternative. If you buy resale FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets, be sure to consider legitimate and trusted sites like TickPick.

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Tickets by host city: dates at a glance

Below are the match dates by city, allowing you to plan your travel, set alerts, and target the exact games you’re interested in. (Kickoff times will be confirmed closer to the tournament.)

United States (11 cities)

• Atlanta — Mercedes‑Benz Stadium seating chart
  Group: Jun 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 • Round of 32: Jul 1 • Round of 16: Jul 7 • Semifinal: Jul 15.
• Boston (Foxborough) — Gillette Stadium seating chart
  Group: Jun 13, 16, 19, 23, 26 • Round of 32: Jun 29 • Quarterfinal: Jul 9.
• Dallas/Arlington — AT&T Stadium seating chart
  Nine matches total, including a Semifinal; group dates include Jun 14, 17, 22, 25, 27.
• Houston — NRG Stadium seating chat
  Group: Jun 14, 17, 20, 23, 26 • Round of 32: Jun 29 • Round of 16: Jul 4.
• Kansas City — Arrowhead Stadium seating chart
  Group: Jun 16, 20, 25, 27 • Round of 32: Jul 3 • Quarterfinal: Jul 11.
• Los Angeles (Inglewood) — SoFi Stadium seating chart
  USMNT opener: Jun 12 • Additional Group: Jun 15, 18, 21, 25 • Round of 32: Jun 28 & Jul 2 • Quarterfinal: Jul 10
• Miami (Miami Gardens) — Hard Rock Stadium seating chart
  Group: Jun 15 (Grp H), Jun 21 (Grp H), Jun 24 (Grp C), Jun 27 (Grp K) • Round of 32: Jul 3 • Quarterfinal: Jul 11 • Third‑Place Match: Jul 18.
• New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford) — MetLife Stadium seating chart
  Group: Jun 13, 16, 22, 25, 27 • Round of 32: Jun 30 • Round of 16: Jul 5 • Final: Jul 19.
• Philadelphia — Lincoln Financial Field seating chart
  Group: Jun 14, 19, 22, 25, 27 • Round of 16: Jul 4.
• San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara) — Levi’s Stadium seating chart
  Group: Jun 13, 16, 19, 22, 25 • Round of 32: Jul 1.
• Seattle — Lumen Field seating chart
  Group: Jun 15, 19 (includes USMNT), 24, 26 • Round of 32: Jul 1 • Round of 16: Jul 6.

Canada (2 cities)

• Toronto — BMO Field seating chart
  Six matches from Jun 12 through Jul 2 (includes Canada’s first‑ever men’s World Cup match on Canadian soil on Jun 12; full slate posted by venue).
• Vancouver — BC Place Stadium seating chart
  Group: Jun 13, 18, 21, 24, 26 • Round of 32: Jul 2 • Round of 16: Jul 7.

Mexico (3 cities)

• Mexico City — Estadio Azteca seating chart
  Opening Match: Jun 11. Additional Mexico group games are scheduled to be played at home; city dates will follow the FIFA schedule release.
• Guadalajara — Estadio Akron seating chart
  Group: Jun 11, 18, 23, 26.
• Monterrey — Estadio BBVA seating chart
  Group: Jun 14, 20, 24 • Round of 32: Jun 29.

Format & venues at a glance: Semifinals in Dallas (Jul 14) and Atlanta (Jul 15); Third‑Place Match in Miami (Jul 18); Final in New York/New Jersey (Jul 19); Opening in Mexico City (Jun 11); US opener in Los Angeles (Jun 12).

Step‑by‑step: your best shot at seats

1. Register interest + FIFA ID → Complete your FIFA ticketing profile now.
2. Calendar block the window → Sept 10–19, 2025, for the Visa Presale Draw application. It’s not first-come, first-served; you can apply at any time within the window.
3. Watch your inbox → If selected, FIFA emails begin Sept 30; your purchase time slot will be set for October 2025.
4. After the Final Draw (Dec 5, 2025) → Expect additional sales phases, including first‑come windows with specific matchups known.
5. If you miss out → Consider Official Hospitality (available now) or monitor FIFA’s official resale closer to the tournament. Later, verified marketplace listings may appear—use a platform with no hidden fees and a price match guarantee to compare all‑in totals.

Smart buying checklist

• Only trust official channels (FIFA.com/tickets, On Location for hospitality). Avoid social‑media DMs and unverifiable sellers.
• Have a Visa ready (for the first phase). Other phases will detail accepted payment methods—please refer to FIFA’s FAQ.
• Activate city alerts for the dates above to target travel and apply strategically.
• Compare total prices across marketplaces and prioritize transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no service fees and a price-match policy.

FAQ

When exactly do tickets “go on sale”?
The first public opportunity is the Visa Presale Draw, which will take place from September 10 to 19, 2025. Notifications will be sent from September 30, and purchase windows will be available in October. Subsequent phases follow, including first‑come windows after the Dec 5 Final Draw.

Are Hospitality packages my only guaranteed option at this time?
Yes—Official Hospitality is on sale already and pairs seats with lounges/amenities. It’s the only currently guaranteed route to secure a specific match before the general ticketing phases begin.

Will there be an official resale?
FIFA has historically provided an Official Resale Platform closer to kickoff. Expect 2026 details via FIFA’s ticketing hub.

Which city hosts the Final?
New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) on July 19, 2026.

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One last thing (from us to fans)

We know how much this means. When secondary market listings appear, we’ll keep it fan‑first—no hidden fees, no service fees, and a BestPrice Guarantee—so you can focus on the football, not the fine print.

Bookmark this guide. As FIFA releases more ticketing details (times, payment options, additional phases), we’ll keep the essentials here and point you to the official announcements so you never miss a window.

All information is current as of August 26, 2025. FIFA schedules and sales phases are subject to change; please verify directly on FIFA.com before making a purchase.