There is a palpable excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to be held in Summer 2026. The event will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Fans around the world are super excited for the tournament and are eager to know FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Sale & Price update.
FIFA, football governing body, has announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets sale in the first two phases have been hit. They have announced that after the two phases, almost two million tickets have been sold for the tournament that will involve 48 teams – biggest FIFA World Cup ever, and 104 matches.
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The World Cup 2026 first phase tickets sale was a special draw for the visa card holders while the second phase was the early tickets draw where applied online and were picked by lottery. The tickets were in heavy demand during the first two phases.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Sale & Price Update
Now FIFA have announced the third phase of FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets sale. The third phase is called Random Selection Draw commencing from 11 December, just few days after the official FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw on December 5.
What is Random Selection Draw?
FIFA’s third phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets sale & price is called the Random Selection Draw.
Unlike the previous two phases where fans were only able to book tickets for a specific venue, in the third phase, fans would be now able to book tickets for a particular match as third phase will begin after the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw and schedule release, allowing fans to attend their favourite team’s match.
The Random Selection Draw phase will begin from December 11 at 11 a.m. ET (9:30 p.m IST), few days after the official World Cup 2026 draw on December 5. The entry window will then close on January 13 at the same time as the opening time.
How to enter Random Selection Draw?
- Date: The FIFA World Cup 2026 Random Selection Draw will start on December 11 from 11 a.m. ET (9:30 p.m. IST) and close on January 13 at 11 a.m. ET (9:30 p.m. IST).
- Apply Online: Football fans across the world would be able to enter the Random Selection Draw phase through official FIFA website. First head to FIFA.com/tickets and log in using your free FIFA ID (create one if needed). Then submit a form for upto four tickets per match.
- Random Lottery: Once you have submitted your form, FIFA will hold a lucky draw after the window closes on January 13. If your name comes-up in the draw, you will receive a mail asking to make the payment and confirm your tickets. The lottery makes it a fair selection process given the huge demands for the tickets.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Price
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 comes closer, the demand for the tickets is going up. However, there is no fixed price for FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Sale & Price. Instead, FIFA is selling tickets using dynamic pricing model, that means tickets price will mostly depend on the trend of tickets demand.
As of November 2025, tickets price have already gone up and is likely to continue the rise as closer we get to the World Cup 2026 kick-off on June 11.
Tickets price have been categorised to four different categories from the cheapest price to most expensive price for the best viewings. Below you can find the FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets price breakdown category wise.
**Note that below prices are not exact tickets price. Due to dynamic pricing, tickets price will vary, ensure to check final price while confirming tickets.
| Match Stage | Category 1 (Best Seats) | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 (Cheapest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | $560–$2,735 | $300–$1,500 | $200–$800 | $60–$105 |
| Round of 32/16 | $800–$3,500 | $500–$2,000 | $300–$1,200 | $100–$200 |
| Quarterfinals | $1,500–$4,000 | $800–$2,500 | $500–$1,500 | $200–$400 |
| Semifinals | $3,000–$5,500 | $1,500–$3,500 | $1,000–$2,500 | $500–$1,000 |
| Final | $7,000+ (up from $6,730) | $4,000–$5,000 | $2,500–$3,500 | $2,030–$2,790 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Price in India
Below is the FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets price in India currency.
**Note that below prices are not exact tickets price. Due to dynamic pricing, tickets price will vary, ensure to check final price while confirming tickets.
| Match Stage | Category 1 (Best Seats) | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 (Cheapest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | ₹47,600–₹2,32,475 | ₹25,500–₹1,27,500 | ₹17,000–₹68,000 | ₹5,100–₹8,925 |
| Round of 32/16 | ₹68,000–₹2,97,500 | ₹42,500–₹1,70,000 | ₹25,500–₹1,02,000 | ₹8,500–₹17,000 |
| Quarterfinals | ₹1,27,500–₹3,40,000 | ₹68,000–₹2,12,500 | ₹42,500–₹1,27,500 | ₹17,000–₹34,000 |
| Semifinals | ₹2,55,000–₹4,67,500 | ₹127,500–₹297,500 | ₹85,000–₹212,500 | ₹42,500–₹85,000 |
| Final | ₹5,95,000+ (up from ₹5,72,050) | ₹3,40,000–₹4,25,000 | ₹2,12,500–₹2,97,500 | ₹1,72,550–₹2,37,150 |
Can I Buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets late on?
Yes, FIFA have announced that there will be a late FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets sale on ‘First Come, First Serve’ basis. However, there is still no confirm timeframe on how late the tickets will be available. But it is expected that the late tickets sale will begin after the March international window, when we will have all 48 teams confirmed for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after the playoffs in March.
