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2026 World Cup Ticket Sales Open With Visa Lottery as FIFA Confirms Variable Pricing

FIFA's demand-based model debuts alongside an official resale platform, drawing calls for price caps and resident ticket set-asides.

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.