Overview
- The Visa Presale Draw runs Sept. 10–19 for FIFA ID holders with eligible Visa cards, with notifications from Sept. 29 and assigned purchase windows starting Oct. 1.
- FIFA will use variable pricing for the men's World Cup for the first time, with initial ranges from $60 for group matches to $6,730 for the final at MetLife Stadium.
- An official resale platform is planned, with Mexico operating a separate exchange limited to face value under local law, while no equivalent cap is set for the U.S. or Canada.
- Ticket purchases are limited to four per person per match and 40 total, with additional phases scheduled for Oct. 27–31 (Early Ticket Draw) and after the Dec. 5 group draw (Random Selection Draw).
- New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Football Supporters Europe criticize the pricing policy, urging an end to variable pricing, caps on resale, and a 15% discounted allocation for local residents.