FIFA Opens 2026 World Cup Ticket Presale Registration

Lead FIFA has announced that registration for the first ticket presale draw for the 2026 World Cup will open on September 10, exclusively for Visa cardholders worldwide.

Nut Graf The initial Visa presale draw marks the start of a multi-phase ticketing process designed to manage high demand for matches across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Fans must register by September 19 to enter the random selection lottery.

Key Dates

  • Visa presale registration: September 10-19, 2025.
  • Notification of successful applicants: from September 30, 2025.
  • Purchase time slots assigned in October.

How to Register

  • Create a FIFA ID at FIFA.com/tickets.
  • Hold a valid Visa debit, credit or prepaid card enabled for online transactions with 3D Secure.
  • Be at least 18 years old.

Presale Draw Details FIFA will conduct a random selection draw among registered Visa cardholders. Selected fans will receive an email with a specific date and time in October to log in and purchase tickets, subject to availability. Being chosen does not guarantee ticket availability during the assigned slot.

Ticket Phases and Pricing

  • Phase 1: Visa presale draw for all match categories; prices start at USD 60 for group-stage games.
  • Phase 2: Early Ticket Draw (October 27-31 registration; mid-November-early December purchases).
  • Phase 3: Random Selection Draw after final tournament draw on December 5.
  • Final sales: First-come, first-served window closer to tournament kickoff.

Official Resale Platform To protect fans from counterfeits and inflated prices, FIFA will launch an official ticket resale marketplace, allowing secure, face-value transactions.

Host Venues Matches will be held across 16 cities in North America, including MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which will host eight games, culminating in the Final on July 19, 2026.