FIFA has announced the start of the final phase of ticket sales for the upcoming 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. A new batch of tickets for all 104 matches of the tournament, including the six fixtures that will be hosted in Seattle, will go on sale on Wednesday, April 22, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. They can be purchased on the official site FIFA.com/tickets strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. This sale launch marks the beginning of the 50-day countdown to the World Cup kickoff on June 11.
Organizers warn fans that, due to high demand, digital queues may form when entering the site. Similar technical difficulties already marred the first “last-minute” sale on April 1. The new batch will include tickets in categories 1 through 3, as well as first-row seats, depending on availability for each specific match. Notably, FIFA’s announcement does not mention the cheapest category 4 tickets.
For those considering alternatives, tickets for matches in Seattle are already appearing on the secondary market, for example on Ticketmaster, but prices there are extremely high. The cheapest ticket for the Belgium vs. Egypt match on June 15 is listed at more than $700, while seats for the USA vs. Australia match on June 19 are asking from $1,900. Thus, the official FIFA sale could be a more affordable chance for many fans to get into the stadium.
Based on: How to get last-minute tickets to FIFA Men’s World Cup