The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup promises an unprecedented experience with its expanded format. This edition will feature 48 teams and a total of 104 matches, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With the release of the detailed schedule, fans are gearing up for a thrilling tournament, especially for high-stake knockout games and key host-city matchups. Understanding ticket purchase options early on will be crucial as demand is anticipated to surge.
Tickets for the World Cup have been released in phases on FIFA’s official platform. Currently, FIFA’s Resale/Exchange Marketplace is closed but is set to reopen on April 2, 2026. This provides an opportunity for fans who missed earlier sales to secure verified tickets through FIFA, alongside any remaining primary tickets that may become available. For those considering third-party platforms like StubHub or Vivid Seats, it’s important to compare prices and delivery terms with FIFA’s official offerings before making a purchase.
For those planning to attend, keeping an eye on FIFA’s April last-minute ticket release is advisable. Additionally, monitoring the official resale marketplace, Vivid Seats, and StubHub can be beneficial as fans adjust their plans, especially as teams qualify and travel schedules are finalized.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule by Group
The tournament will see 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. Each group will compete in three matches, with the top two teams and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a 32-team knockout stage. Matches are distributed across the three host countries and various stadiums throughout the latter half of June.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Mexico vs. South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico
- South Korea vs. UEFA Playoff D Winner at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico
Friday, June 12, 2026
- Canada vs. UEFA Playoff A Winner at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada
- United States vs. Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Brazil vs. Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
- Haiti vs. Scotland at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA
- Australia vs. UEFA Playoff C Winner at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada
- Qatar vs. Switzerland at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Germany vs. Curaçao at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX
- Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
- Netherlands vs. Japan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
- UEFA Playoff B Winner vs. Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico
Monday, June 15, 2026
- Spain vs. Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
- Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL
- Belgium vs. Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA
- Iran vs. New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- France vs. Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
- FIFA Playoff 2 Winner vs. Norway at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA
- Argentina vs. Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Austria vs. Jordan at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
- Portugal vs. FIFA Playoff 1 Winner at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX
- Uzbekistan vs. Colombia at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico
- England vs. Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
- Ghana vs. Panama at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada
Thursday, June 18, 2026
- UEFA Playoff A Winner vs. Switzerland at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA
- Canada vs. Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada
- UEFA Playoff D Winner vs. South Africa at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
- Mexico vs. South Korea at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico
Friday, June 19, 2026
- Scotland vs. Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA
- Brazil vs. Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
- United States vs. Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada
- Ecuador vs. Curaçao at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO
- UEFA Playoff C Winner vs. Paraguay at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
- Netherlands vs. UEFA Playoff B Winner at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Tunisia vs. Japan at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico
- Belgium vs. Iran at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA
- New Zealand vs. Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada
- Spain vs. Saudi Arabia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
- Uruguay vs. Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL
Monday, June 22, 2026
- France vs. FIFA Playoff 2 Winner at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
- Norway vs. Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
- Argentina vs. Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
- Jordan vs. Algeria at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Portugal vs. Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX
- Colombia vs. FIFA Playoff 1 Winner at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico
- England vs. Ghana at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA
- Panama vs. Croatia at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- UEFA Playoff D Winner vs. Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico
- South Africa vs. South Korea at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico
- Switzerland vs. Canada at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada
- UEFA Playoff A Winner vs. Qatar at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA
- Scotland vs. Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL
- Morocco vs. Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Ecuador vs. Germany at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
- Curaçao vs. Côte d’Ivoire at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
- Tunisia vs. Netherlands at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO
- Japan vs. UEFA Playoff B Winner at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
- UEFA Playoff C Winner vs. the United States at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA
- Paraguay vs. Australia at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
Friday, June 26, 2026
- Norway vs. France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA
- Senegal vs. FIFA Playoff 2 Winner at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada
- New Zealand vs. Belgium at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada
- Egypt vs. Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA
- Uruguay vs. Spain at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico
- Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX
Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Jordan vs. Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO
- Algeria vs. Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
- Colombia vs. Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL
- FIFA Playoff 1 Winner vs. Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
- Panama vs. England at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
- Croatia vs. Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
How Much Are FIFA World Cup Tickets?
Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup vary significantly on resale platforms such as StubHub and Vivid Seats. Sellers determine their own prices, resulting in a wide range from about $369 for less popular matches to $328,053 for premium events. At Vivid Seats, prices for entry-level tickets differ based on the match, with some group-stage games starting at $280. The World Cup Final is notably expensive, with tickets beginning at $7,609 and an average price of $13,005.
When Did 2026 FIFA World Cup Tickets Go on Sale?
FIFA opened ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup in September 2025, beginning with the Visa Presale Draw, a lottery-style phase for Visa cardholders. Subsequently, additional sales phases have been conducted, including draw-based windows and purchase periods, with availability differing by match and venue demand. The next major ticket release will be the Last-Minute Sales phase in early April 2026, available on a first-come, first-served basis through FIFA’s official ticketing platform. The official resale marketplace also provides options for fans to buy and sell tickets as plans evolve. StubHub and Vivid Seats are alternative resources for secondhand tickets.
