The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking shape.
We already knew 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada that would host the soccer tournament. And now details have been revealed as to where each round of the World Cup will be held.
The opening game of the World Cup will be held in Mexico City against Mexico, while the U.S. men's national team will begin play at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The last two teams remaining in the tournament will compete for the World Cup title.at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Opening kickoff is still more than two years away, but excitement is already building for the return of the World Cup in North America. In 2026, the number of participating teams will be expanded from 32 to 48 for the first time.
So when and how can soccer fans secure tickets to the historic event? Here's what you need to know.
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will be held from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026.
Are tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on sale now?
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup are not yet on sale.
When will tickets go on sale for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
FIFA has not released any details on when tickets will be available for purchase, so it could be some time before fans can purchase them. Tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar became available for the first time just 10 months before the start of the tournament.
Fans interested in purchasing tickets for the 2026 event can register here to receive the latest ticketing news and information from FIFA.
How much do 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets cost?
The price of 2026 World Cup tickets is also unknown.
For the 2022 tournament, tickets were sold exclusively through FIFA, with a multi-step process featuring a random draw of ticket applications and first-come, first-served sales.
There are four different categories of tickets, with category 1 being the most expensive and category 4 being the cheapest and reserved for Qatar residents only. The approximate price range for his one ticket for each round is as follows (the first price is category 4, the second price is category 1):
Opening match: $55-$618
Group play: $11-$220
Round 16: $19-$275
Quarter finals: $82-$426
Semi-finals: $137-$956
3rd place match: $82-$426
Last: $206-$1,607
