The world’s most important sporting event is getting closer, and this Tuesday, FIFA announced the ticket purchasing process for the 2026 World Cup. If you’re planning to attend one of the matches in this tournament, here are all the details. Take note!
When do tickets for the 2026 World Cup go on sale?
According to the sports organization, ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup will take place in different phases; the first phase will begin on September 10, 2025. FIFA will publish the full details in the coming months.
How to buy tickets for the 2026 World Cup?
To purchase your tickets, you must first register on FIFA’s official website (FIFA.com/tickets), with registration opening on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. You’ll need to use your FIFA ID to request your first chance to buy tickets (if you don’t have one, the website will help you create it).
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What is the FIFA ID?
The FIFA Connect ID system provides verified information on all player registrations and helps assess and improve the quality of data within each member association’s secure database.
When will the 2026 World Cup take place?
The World Cup will begin on June 11, 2026.
How many teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup?
This edition will feature a new format, with 48 teams instead of 32. The teams will be divided into 12 groups of 4 teams each, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Round of 16, and teams being eliminated until the grand final. A total of 104 matches will be played throughout the tournament.
Where will the inaugural match of the 2026 World Cup take place?
The inaugural match of the 2026 World Cup will be played at the Estadio Azteca, located in Mexico City, Mexico.
When and where will the Final of the 2026 World Cup be held?
The final match of the 2026 World Cup will be held on July 19, 2026, and the winner will be crowned. The game will take place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey.
Which World Cup matches will be played in the United States?
Out of the 104 matches scheduled for the biggest sporting event in the world, 13 will be played in Mexico, 13 in Canada, and 78 at various locations in the United States. These are the stadiums where the matches will be held:
- Kansas City Stadium
- Atlanta Stadium
- Boston Stadium
- Dallas Stadium
- Houston Stadium
- Los Angeles Stadium
- Miami Stadium
- New York-New Jersey Stadium
- Philadelphia Stadium
- San Francisco Bay Arena Stadium
- Seattle Stadium
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When and where will the 2030 World Cup take place?
The FIFA World Cup 2030 will kick off on June 13 or 14 of that year and will be held in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with three special matches played in three South American countries: Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. This means that the world’s most prestigious football tournament, featuring 104 matches, will be played across six countries and three continents.
2030 World Cup Venues
In 2030, Spain will have 11 venues, Morocco six, and Portugal three. Of the 104 matches, 101 will take place in these three countries, while the three opening matches will be held in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
Which stadiums will host the 2030 World Cup matches?
For this edition, FIFA has selected the following stadiums: Anoeta, Camp Nou, Gran Canaria, La Cartuja, La Rosaleda, Metropolitano, Nueva Romareda, RCDE Stadium, Riazor, San Mamés, and Santiago Bernabéu in Spain.
In Portugal, matches will take place in Lisbon and Porto, while in Morocco, games will be held in the stadiums of Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Rabat, Tangier, and Fez.
In South America, the chosen stadiums are Argentina’s Monumental, Uruguay’s Centenario, and Paraguay’s ODD in Olimpia.
When and where will the 2034 World Cup take place?
FIFA has confirmed that, as the sole bidder, Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup 2034. Details such as dates, teams, and match schedules will be announced at a later time.
