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FIFA 2026 Ticket Rush Tops 1.5 Million in 24 Hours as Visa Lottery Continues

Fans next hear back on September 29 with assigned purchase slots starting October 1.

Overview

  • FIFA says demand is led by the host nations—the United States, Mexico and Canada—with Argentina ranking highest among non-hosts, followed by Colombia, Brazil, England, Spain, Portugal and Germany.
  • The Visa‑exclusive presale remains open through September 19, selections are random, and the timing of registration does not affect the chances of being picked.
  • Group‑stage tickets start at about $60, inventory spans all 104 matches with single‑match, venue and team options available, hospitality is on sale via FIFA’s portal, and top final seats can reach about $6,730.
  • Fans report platform errors and long virtual queues, and some social‑media groups are offering paid registration help, prompting warnings to use only FIFA.com/tickets and caution against fake sites and scams.
  • A broader public registration phase is scheduled for October 27–31, with another phase in December, while purchase time slots for selected presale applicants begin on October 1.