FIFA on Wednesday introduced that the third part of 2026 World Cup tickets gross sales will start on Dec. 11, making this spherical — starting six days after the draw — the primary likelihood for patrons to bid on single-match tickets based mostly on actual matchup.
Followers of a selected nationwide crew can also be eligible to use for Taking part Member Affiliation (PMA) supporter tickets starting Dec. 11 as effectively.
FIFA mentioned that greater than two million tickets have already been bought, with probably the most going to residents of host international locations United States, Canada and Mexico, in that order, adopted by followers in England, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Argentina and France. Followers in 212 international locations and territories have bid on tickets so far.
“Congratulations to everybody who has already booked their seats and for individuals who have not, a brand new alternative begins on Thursday, 11 December, simply days after the Ultimate Attract Washington DC,” mentioned FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a information launch.
Eleven U.S. cities will host 78 matches through the 48-team event, whereas three cities in Mexico and two in Canada may even host video games. The event will kick off with the opening sport in Mexico Metropolis on June 11, with the ultimate happening on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
“With 42 groups already certified, we’re witnessing big world curiosity as we put together to quickly discover out a lot of the match-ups, in addition to the place and when they may happen,” mentioned Heimo Schirgi, FIFA World Cup 2026 chief working officer. “With the much-awaited opening match in Mexico Metropolis kicking off in fewer than 200 days, we’re prepared and excited to welcome followers to North America subsequent yr for the largest FIFA World Cup but.”
Earlier this month after a gathering with U.S. President Donald Trump, Infantino mentioned that World Cup ticket holders will have the ability to obtain prioritized visa interviews earlier than arriving in america for the event. The FIFA Precedence Appointment Scheduling System, or FIFA PASS, is supposed to assist the Trump administration steadiness a strict immigration system whereas guaranteeing that guests for the worldwide soccer event can enter america with out concern.
In its announcement Wednesday, FIFA famous that “a match ticket doesn’t assure admission to a bunch nation, and followers ought to go to every host nation’s authorities web site in the present day for entry necessities for Canada, Mexico and america.”
Moreover FIFA mentioned it “recommends submitting the visa software as early as doable.”
The draw, to be held on the Kennedy Middle in Washington, D.C., will see 48 groups positioned into 4 pots from which they are going to be drawn into 12 teams of 4 groups. An up to date match schedule, assigning every match to a stadium with its respective kickoff time, will probably be launched on Saturday, Dec. 6.
