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FIFA Opens 2026 World Cup Ticket Visa Presale Draw on Sept. 10

Successful applicants receive purchase slots beginning Oct. 1.

Overview

  • The first lottery window runs Sept. 10–19 on FIFA.com/tickets, with purchases in this phase limited to Visa credit, debit or reloadable prepaid cards.
  • FIFA will notify entrants of draw results no earlier than Sept. 29 and will assign specific date-and-time windows to buy.
  • About one million seats are included in the initial wave, with a cap of four tickets per match for up to 10 matches per buyer.
  • Group-stage prices start at US$60, with additional sales phases, a later first-come round and an official resale platform to follow.
  • Canada will host 13 matches—seven at BC Place in Vancouver and six at BMO Field in Toronto—with Canada Soccer lotteries and hospitality packages starting around C$2,500 running alongside FIFA’s process.