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FIFA Sets 2026 World Cup Ticket Sales in Motion With Visa Presale Draw Opening Sept. 10

FIFA will use a phased lottery with dynamic pricing plus an official resale platform to manage demand for the first 48-team World Cup.

Overview

  • Registration for the Visa Presale Draw runs Sept. 10–19, requires a FIFA ID and a Visa card, and selected applicants receive purchase time slots beginning Oct. 1 (notifications from Sept. 29).
  • General ticket prices start at $60 for group-stage matches, with premium seats for the final reaching $6,730, and prices can adjust in real time under dynamic pricing.
  • An Early Ticket Draw follows Oct. 27–31 with purchases in November–December, then a Random Selection Draw begins after the Dec. 5 tournament draw, followed by a final first‑come, first‑served sale closer to kickoff.
  • FIFA will launch an official ticket exchange later in 2025 to curb fraud; Mexico residents will have a local exchange aligned with Profeco, and a FIFA official said resale prices will not be capped.
  • Mexico City’s government said June 11, 2026—the inauguration at Estadio Azteca—will be a local holiday, with mobility projects and citywide fan events planned for the opening day.