Building on FIFA's recent introduction of affordable $60 (£45) Supporter Entry Tier tickets amid fan backlash, applications for the expanded 48-team World Cup across the USA, Canada and Mexico are open via lottery. Register by January 13 on the official portal for matches from June 2026, with prices ranging from £45 supporter tickets to £5,016 for the final's premium seats.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 104 matches from June 11 to July 19. Following criticism of initial high prices and dynamic pricing—as detailed in prior coverage—FIFA launched the Supporter Entry Tier at around £45 ($60) for qualified teams' top fans, available for every match via national associations.
To apply, create a FIFA ID and register by January 13 at the official ticketing site. Select matches and categories for the lottery draw (not first-come-first-served). Successful applicants are notified late January and charged in February 2026. Remaining tickets go on general sale in spring, with a resale marketplace later.
Prices vary by stage and category (Category 1: premium; Category 4: affordable, plus supporter tier):
- Group stage: £44-£104 (Cat 4/supporter) to £305-£461 (Cat 1)
- Opening matches: £55+ (Cat 4/supporter) to £447 (Cat 1)
- Round of 32: £78 (supporter) to £409-£558 (Cat 1)
- Round of 16: £126 to £521-£730
- Quarter-finals: £204 to £893-£1,322
- Semi-finals: £313 to £1,862-£2,455
- Final: £1,512 (Cat 4/supporter) to £5,016 (Cat 1)
This system balances accessibility with demand, prioritizing official channels. Debutants like Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan join established sides; England and Scotland have qualified.
