Overview
- Fans from 212 countries have already bought tickets, with the United States, Mexico and Canada leading demand, followed by England and Germany.
- Phase two begins on October 27 offering single‑match, venue and team tickets, and a third phase will open after the December 5 group draw in Washington.
- FIFA increased some prices during the first sales window, including a rise for top‑tier U.S. group‑match seats from $535 to $565, and its resale platform charges 15% to both buyer and seller.
- The expanded tournament will run June 11 to July 19, 2026 across the United States, Mexico and Canada with 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 host cities.
- Qualification progress includes the hosts already in, six South American spots secured with Bolivia to the intercontinental playoff, New Zealand claiming Oceania’s berth, and UEFA groups set with Germany drawn into Group A.