With less than a year left until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to commence on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico, details are now emerging regarding how fans can secure their tickets. This tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the first instance in history where 48 teams will participate, an increase from the previous 32 teams. This expansion introduces an additional knockout round, consisting of 32 teams, following the group stage, before progressing to the round of 16.
The list of qualifiers is still being finalized as more teams secure their spots during the international windows leading up to the World Cup draw, scheduled for December once the interconfederation playoffs are complete. However, fans will have a chance to enter the ticket lottery program starting on September 10, allowing them to buy tickets for this highly-anticipated event.
Ticketing Process
Fans are able to register their interest now by visiting FIFA’s website and creating a FIFA ID. This ID will be necessary for purchasing tickets. The first ticket draw will occur on September 10, giving fans a chance to acquire tickets if selected. Due to high demand, ticket sales will happen in phases from September 10 to July 19, 2026.
Hospitality Packages Available
Hospitality packages can already be purchased, featuring three distinct options:
- Single match offerings: Starting at $1,350 per person, this package allows selection for one group stage match of your choice (not including host nations) along with one round of 32 match, which comes with access to hospitality options during matches.
- Venue series: Starting at $8,275, this package provides fans access to all matches at any chosen venue, encompassing 4-9 matches with associated hospitality options.
- Follow my team: Priced at $6,750, this package, currently unavailable for host nations, enables fans to attend all group stage matches and one round of 32 match of their selected team with hospitality included.
Important Dates
- September 2025: CONMEBOL qualification ends
- November 2025: CAF, AFC, UEFA, Concacaf qualification concludes
- December 2025: World Cup draw
- March 2026: World Cup and UEFA qualifying playoffs
- March 3, 2026: 100 days to go
- April 22, 2026: 50 days to go
- May 11, 2026: 1 month to go
Host Cities and Stadiums
East Region
- Toronto, Canada – BMO Field
- Boston, Massachusetts – Gillette Stadium
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Lincoln Financial Field
- Miami, Florida – Hard Rock Stadium
- New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium
Central Region
- Dallas, Texas – AT&T Stadium
- Atlanta, Georgia – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Kansas City, Missouri – Arrowhead Stadium
- Houston, Texas – NRG Stadium
- Monterrey, Mexico – Estadio BBVA
- Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio Azteca
West Region
- Vancouver, Canada – BC Place
- Seattle, Washington – Lumen Field
- Los Angeles, California – SoFi Stadium
- San Francisco, California – Levi’s Stadium
- Guadalajara, Mexico – Estadio Akron
Matches Scheduled for Host Countries
The opponents will be determined during the World Cup draw.
- USMNT: Group D Matches
June 12: Los Angeles
June 19: Seattle
June 25: Los Angeles - Mexico: Group A Matches
June 11: Mexico City
June 18: Mexico City
June 24: Guadalajara - Canada: Group B Matches
June 12: Toronto
June 18: Vancouver
June 24: Vancouver
Knockout Stage Schedule
- June 28-July 3: Round of 32
- July 4-7: Round of 16
- July 9-11: Quarterfinals
- July 14-15: Semifinals
- July 18: Third-place match
- July 19: Final
