How to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets and price list for every match | Football | Sport
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to kick off in June, with a record-breaking 48 nations heading to the USA, Canada and Mexico to compete. Four countries – Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan – will be making their first appearances at the prestigious tournament, where they will face formidable competition.
England and Scotland have already secured their places at the World Cup. Meanwhile, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are all eagerly awaiting the play-off rounds, hoping to clinch their spots. Thousands of supporters will be making the journey over for various stages of the tournament and will be looking to secure tickets for their nation’s group stage matches and potentially beyond. Here’s all the information on the World Cup 2026 ticket prices and how you can get your hands on them.
How to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets
Grabbing tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 involves navigating several sales phases, as FIFA is using a lottery system to distribute tickets. To purchase official entry into the World Cup 2026, you’ll need to access the FIFA ticketing portal and register for a FIFA ID.
The registration window for tickets closes on January 13, so fans must act swiftly if they want a chance to secure their seat. Until this date, fans can submit an application for the matches and categories they’re interested in but it’s not on a first-come, first-served basis.
If your application is successful (or partially so), you’ll be informed in late January, with automatic charges applied in February 2026. Any leftover tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis from spring onwards. Those who aren’t lucky enough to secure tickets initially can turn to the official FIFA resale marketplace to find tickets that original buyers no longer want.
FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket price brackets
Ticket prices fluctuate greatly depending on the stage of the match and the category of the seat. Category 1 seats are usually pitch-side, while Category 4 offers the most budget-friendly options.
These seats are often reserved for residents of the host nations or supporter groups from each country. FIFA has also introduced a supporter entry tier ticket, priced at roughly £45 ($60), available for all 104 matches.
These are specifically for fans of qualified teams and are distributed through national football associations. The prices, converted from US dollars, are as follows:
Group Stage: Category 4/Supporter £44-£104, Category 3 £104-£160, Category 2 £231-£346, Category 1 £305-£461.
Opening Matches: Category 4/Supporter £55+, Category 3 £149+, Category 2 £298+, Category 1 £447.
Round of 32: Category 4/Supporter £78, Category 3 £130-£186, Category 2 £260-£335, Category 1 £409-£558.
Round of 16: Category 4/Supporter £126, Category 3 £164-£223, Category 2 £335-£447, Category 1 £521-£730.
Quarter-finals: Category 4/Supporter £204, Category 3 £372-£521, Category 2 £596-£819, Category 1 £893-£1,322.
Semi-finals: Category 4/Supporter £313, Category 3 £670-£894, Category 2 £1,117-£1,639, Category 1 £1,862-£2,455.
Final: Category 4/Supporter £1,512, Category 3 £2,079, Category 2 £3,137, Category 1 £5,016.
