FIFA has announced a fresh phase of ticket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, releasing nearly two million additional seats for fans worldwide just 50 days before the tournament kicks off in North America.
The world football governing body confirmed that the latest batch of tickets will proceed on sale starting Wednesday at 5 p.m. Local time in France, corresponding to 11 a.m. Eastern Time in the United States and 8 a.m. Pacific Time. Sales will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis through FIFA’s official website, with purchases processed in real time based on availability.
According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, more than five million tickets have already been sold for the expanded 48-team tournament, which will feature 104 matches across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This leaves approximately two million seats still available from the original allocation of roughly seven million tickets set on sale for the competition.
The newly released tickets include categories 1 to 3 and premium seating in the first rows for select matches, FIFA stated in an official communication. The organization emphasized that demand remains strong across all fixtures, with continued interest from supporters globally.
FIFA also confirmed that additional ticket sales will continue on a regular basis throughout the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The 2026 edition marks the first time the World Cup will be hosted by three nations and feature an expanded format of 48 teams, up from 32 in previous tournaments. Matches will be played in a mix of iconic NFL and MLS stadiums, including venues such as SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California; AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas; and BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario.
Organizers have projected that the tournament could surpass the current attendance record for a World Cup, set in 1994 when approximately 3.5 million tickets were sold during the United States-hosted event. With over five million tickets already claimed and sales ongoing, FIFA officials say they are on track to exceed that benchmark.
Fans seeking to purchase tickets are advised to visit FIFA.com directly and act quickly, as availability is expected to diminish rapidly given the high demand reported for matches across all stages of the competition.
The next major checkpoint in the tournament timeline is the official draw for the group stage, scheduled to take place in late 2025, followed by the opening match on June 11, 2026.
For the latest updates on ticket availability, match schedules, and tournament news, fans are encouraged to consult FIFA’s official channels regularly.
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