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The First Ticket Window for the FIFA World Cup Is Open. How Hard Will It Be to Get Tickets?
Fans aged 18+ with a FIFA ID and Visa card can enter the lottery for tickets to the expanded 48-team World Cup across 16 North American cities.
- FIFA opened the first ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup on September 10, allowing Visa holders to enter a lottery for matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- This lottery system requires fans to have a FIFA account and a Visa card, following FIFA's announcement of dynamic pricing and purchase limits to manage demand.
- The 2026 tournament will run June 11 to July 19 across 16 host cities, with Mexico hosting its third World Cup and Canada hosting for the first time.
- Ticket prices start at $60 for group matches and rise to $6,730 for the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, with buyers notified on September 29 about purchase time slots beginning October 1.
- Following the presale, further sales will occur in phases including an early ticket draw and random selection draw, while a first-come, first-served sale will happen closer to the event.
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