The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to the United States, Mexico, and Canada — and the first chance to apply for tickets begins on September 10, 2025. Phase 1 ticketing is open exclusively to Visa cardholders.
Whether you want to be in New Jersey for the final, at the inaugural game in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, or tailgating outside AT&T Stadium, here’s exactly how the process works.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Create a FIFA Ticketing Account (FIFA ID)
- Go to FIFA.com/tickets.
- Click the profile icon and create a FIFA ID.
- You must be at least 13 years old to register, and 18 or older to apply for and purchase tickets.
2. Mark September 10–19, 2025
- This 10-day period is the Visa Presale Draw.
- Only Visa cardholders may apply, including Visa Credit, Visa Debit, and reloadable Visa Prepaid cards.
- Mastercard, American Express, and Discover are not accepted in this phase.
- Applications are entered into a lottery; it is not first-come, first-served.
More details on the draw process are available at Fifa.com.
3. Apply Using Your FIFA ID and Visa
- Log in with your FIFA ID.
- Select the matches you want to attend.
- Submit your application with your Visa card.
- You’ll receive a confirmation email that your entry was submitted.
4. Wait for FIFA’s Email (Starting September 30, 2025)
- FIFA will begin notifying selected applicants on September 30, 2025.
- If selected, you’ll be assigned a date and time in October to purchase tickets.
- If you are not selected, you must wait for later sales phases.
5. Purchase in October
- Log in during your assigned slot.
- Pay with your Visa card (the only accepted method in Phase 1).
- Complete your purchase before the slot ends — otherwise, you lose the tickets.
Bottom Line
- Create a FIFA ID now (13+ to register, 18+ to buy).
- Visa cardholders only: apply September 10–19, 2025.
- FIFA notifies winners starting September 30, 2025.
- Purchases take place in October, Visa only.
- Avoid scams: buy only from FIFA.com.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticketing FAQs
Which Visa cards are eligible?
Visa Credit, Visa Debit, and reloadable Visa Prepaid cards are eligible to apply for the Visa Presale Draw.
Can I use Mastercard, Amex, or Discover?
No. Phase 1 is Visa-only.
When will general ticket sales open?
Later phases, expected from late 2025 into 2026, will be open to all fans and may accept other payment methods.
Am I buying tickets on September 10?
No. Between September 10 and 19 you are applying for the chance to buy. If selected, you will purchase tickets in October.
How old must I be to register or buy tickets?
You must be at least 13 years old to create a FIFA ID. To apply for and purchase tickets, you must be 18 or older.
Can my child apply?
Children under 18 can register a FIFA ID (if 13 or older), but cannot apply or purchase tickets themselves. Parents or guardians must apply on their behalf.
Do kids need tickets?
Yes, unless they are small enough to sit on your lap.
How many tickets can I apply for?
FIFA has not confirmed limits for 2026, but in past tournaments the maximum was six per match.
Why are World Cup 2026 tickets already listed on StubHub when FIFA hasn’t started selling them?
The listings you see on StubHub are speculative resale offers. Sellers don’t have the tickets yet, they are betting they’ll secure them during FIFA’s official sales phases (lottery, presale, hospitality packages) and then deliver them. StubHub allows this practice but covers buyers with their FanProtect Guarantee if the seller can’t provide the ticket.
Is it safe to buy World Cup tickets on resale sites before FIFA’s official sale?
Exercise caution. Whether it’s StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, or another resale marketplace, tickets listed before FIFA’s official sales are speculative. Sellers are essentially promising to deliver something they don’t yet own. While most platforms offer buyer protection programs, you may face inflated prices, uncertainty, and last-minute complications. The most reliable and affordable way to get tickets is always through FIFA’s official ticketing platform when sales open.
What will Phase 1 (Visa Presale Draw) ticket prices be for the 2026 World Cup?
According to Reuters, during the first phase, known as the Visa Presale Draw (Sept. 10–19, 2025), group-stage tickets will start at $60, and prices can reach up to $6,730 for the final, with prices dynamically adjusted based on demand.
Do I have to live in the United States, Mexico, or Canada?
No. The Visa Presale is global. Any Visa cardholder may apply.
What if I don’t have a Visa card?
You’ll need to wait for later phases — or consider getting a Visa card now. See CompareCredit’s top Visa card picks.
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