FIFA has launched the second phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, making another 1 million tickets available through an early draw. The process includes a domestic exclusivity period for residents of host countries United States, Canada and Mexico. Fans worldwide can enter the draw, which runs until October 31.
FIFA began the second phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Monday, October 28, 2025, with an Early Ticket Draw offering 1 million additional tickets. The entry period closes on Friday, October 31, at 11 a.m. ET, and fans can register at FIFA.com/tickets. Those who participated in the previous Visa Presale Draw must re-enter to be eligible, as prior entries do not carry over.
This phase prioritizes residents of the host nations—United States, Canada and Mexico—with a domestic exclusivity window starting November 12. Selected fans from these countries will have 72 hours to purchase single-match tickets for games in their home nation, with approximately 75% of tickets reserved for this period. Cross-border tickets are not available during this exclusivity phase. Following this, all entrants become eligible for randomized selection windows beginning November 17, including options for single-match and team-specific tickets across the three host countries.
"We already have seen massive interest from around the world for this tournament, and especially from within the host countries as Canada, Mexico and the United States prepare to host the biggest FIFA World Cup yet," said Heimo Schirgi, FIFA World Cup 26 chief operating officer. "This second phase, with its host country domestic exclusivity time slot, will allow us to say 'thank you' to these local fans, while ensuring global opportunity as well."
The initial phase saw more than 1 million tickets sold to buyers from 212 countries and territories, with residents of the host countries purchasing the most, followed by those from England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina and France. So far, 28 of the 48 teams have qualified for the expanded tournament, which will feature 104 matches across 16 venues in the three host nations, totaling about 7.1 million seats.
Ticket prices start at $60 for the lowest category in at least 40 matches, though most are higher; for example, the U.S. opening match in Inglewood, California, on June 12 ranges from $560 to $2,735. This World Cup introduces dynamic pricing for the first time, allowing costs to fluctuate. Additional sales phases are planned, including after the Final Draw on December 5 and first-come, first-served closer to the event. FIFA advises purchasing only through official channels to ensure validity.
