Fans are now able to purchase tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in the future. - Tickets for the 2026 World Cup are now available for purchase from this point onwards.
**FIFA World Cup 2026: Ticket Presale, Group Draw Date, and Key Details**
Get ready football fans, as the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 is fast approaching! The tournament, set to be the largest edition in history with 48 teams and 104 games, will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across three host countries: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The final match will be held at the MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area.
For those eager to secure their seats, here's a rundown of the key details regarding the FIFA World Cup 2026 presale, timeline, requirements, and group draw date:
**Presale Timeline**
Ticket presales for certain matches, such as U.S. Men’s National Team matches, started on July 15, 2025, with different tiers of U.S. Soccer Insiders gaining access on staggered days from July 15 to July 17. The public sale for these matches is scheduled for July 18, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. local venue time.
**Ticket Application Timeline**
For the main FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament tickets, the first ticket draw applications will open on September 10, 2025. This will be the first opportunity for fans worldwide to apply for tickets to the tournament matches, including group stage and knockout rounds.
**Requirements**
Fans are typically required to register their interest and create an account on FIFA’s official ticketing platform to participate in the ticket draw. Membership or insider status (like U.S. Soccer Insiders) can provide early access to select match tickets.
**Group Draw Date**
While the exact date for the group stage draw of the 2026 World Cup has not been explicitly detailed, historically, FIFA holds the group draw several months before the tournament start in June. Given the ticket application opens in September 2025, the draw will likely take place shortly after that date, or late 2025, followed by the final ticket sales phases.
**Additional Context**
- The draw ceremony for the World Cup groups does not require the creation of a FIFA ID. - The draw ceremony for the World Cup groups is a separate event from the ticket sales phases. - The draw ceremony for the World Cup groups is not affected by the expected high demand for tickets or the potential ticket shortage.
Stay tuned for more updates on the FIFA World Cup 2026! To increase your chances of securing tickets, consider registering your interest on FIFA’s official website and considering U.S. Soccer Insider memberships for early access and concierge support. Let the countdown to an unforgettable World Cup begin!
The community policy regarding FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sales might prohibit ticket scalping or resale for profit within the community, as such practices can lead to increased prices and disappointed fans. Meanwhile, the employment policy might provide temporary jobs for sports enthusiasts during the World Cup, with specific roles focused on stadium operations, security, and event management during football matches.
