🎯 How to Buy Official Tickets (Step-by-Step)

FIFA does not sell tickets at stadium box offices. The only official and secure platform is FIFA.com/tickets. Here is the current status of sales phases:

• Last-Minute Sales Phase (Live): Launched April 1, 2026. Tickets are sold first-come, first-served with immediate confirmation – this is the final opportunity to purchase directly from FIFA.
• Official Resale/Exchange Marketplace: Open until one hour before kickoff. Fans can buy verified tickets originally purchased by others. Note: FIFA takes a 30% cut on resale transactions.
• Supporter Entry Tier ($60): Available for all 104 matches, including the final. Allocated via participating member associations to loyal fans.

⚠️ Warning: FIFA warns that tickets purchased from unofficial sources (scalpers, non-authorized websites) may be invalidated. The only authorised channels are FIFA.com/tickets and the official FIFA Resale Marketplace.

📈 Unprecedented Demand – By the Numbers

• 500+ million ticket requests – more than the total tickets sold in the last 300 World Cups combined. FIFA President Infantino called it “a global statement.”
• 77 out of 104 matches have received over 1 million ticket requests each – venues seat between 45,000 and 94,000.
• 150 million requests in just 15 days – FIFA has sold only ~44 million tickets in its entire 100-year history.
• 2 million tickets sold in early presales; total inventory is ~7 million across 104 matches.

💰 Ticket Price Guide & Currency Worth (June 2026)

FIFA has introduced dynamic pricing for the first time. Prices vary by match, category, and demand.

💰 Currency Worth for International Fans: FIFA lists all official tickets in USD. Your credit card issuer will convert at market rates. Estimated local currency equivalents (as of June 2026):

• 🇬🇧 British Pound: $60 ≈ £47 | $7,875 ≈ £6,200
• 🇪🇺 Euro: $60 ≈ €55 | $7,875 ≈ €7,250
• 🇮🇳 Indian Rupee: $60 ≈ ₹5,025 | $7,875 ≈ ₹659,000
• 🇦🇪 UAE Dirham: $60 ≈ AED 220 | $7,875 ≈ AED 28,900
• 🇦🇺 Australian Dollar: $60 ≈ A$90 | $7,875 ≈ A$11,800

🔄 Resale Market – Skyrocketing Prices & FIFA’s Cut

The official FIFA Resale Marketplace allows fans to sell tickets they can no longer use. However, prices have soared dramatically due to demand:

• Opening Match (Mexico vs South Africa): Original Cat 3: $895 → Resale: $5,324 (495% increase)
• Final – Category 1: Original: $7,875 → Resale: up to $20,000
• France vs Senegal: Original: $219 → Resale: $1,000 (5x)
• FIFA takes a 30% commission on all resale transactions (two separate 15% fees).

Secondary marketplaces like StubHub and Ticombo also list tickets, often above face value. Use caution and verify authenticity.

🏟️ Stadium Capacity & Host Cities

The tournament spans 16 stadiums across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Total seat capacity across all venues ranges from 45,000 to 94,000. Key venues:

• AT&T Stadium (Dallas/Arlington): 94,000 seats – largest venue
• MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey): 82,500 seats – hosts the FINAL
• Estadio Azteca (Mexico City): 83,000 seats – Opening Match (Mexico vs South Africa)
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta): 75,000 seats – Semifinal venue
• SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles): 70,240 seats – Quarterfinal venue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I buy tickets at the stadium?
A: No. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales at stadiums. All purchases must be made online via FIFA.com/tickets.

Q: Are all matches sold out?
A: FIFA President Infantino stated that “every match will be sold out,” but last-minute tickets remain for some group-stage matches. The final and opening match are available only via resale.

Q: What is the cheapest ticket still available?
A: $60 Supporter Entry Tier tickets are theoretically available for all matches, but are limited. On secondary markets, some group-stage tickets start at $153.

Q: Is dynamic pricing still active?
A: Yes. Prices have fluctuated based on demand. Recently, some secondary market prices have started to drop as the tournament approaches.