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World Cup 2026 Schedule Set Across North America as Ticket Lottery Deadline Nears

Fans have until January 13 to apply through FIFA’s lottery for seats at the expanded 48-team tournament.

Overview

  • The tournament runs June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with 42 of 48 teams confirmed and the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
  • Mexico opens the World Cup against South Africa at Estadio Azteca on June 11, with a 1pm local kickoff that lands at 8pm in the UK, the same UK time set for the July 19 final (3pm ET).
  • The format features 12 groups of four, the group stage ends June 27, and the round of 32 begins June 28 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
  • Lottery applicants will be notified in late January and charged in February, remaining tickets will be sold first-come in spring, and an official FIFA resale marketplace will operate.
  • Prices span wide brackets by category, including a supporter ticket around £45 ($60) for all 104 matches and Category 1 seats for the final listed up to about £5,016.