Getting tickets for the 2026 World Cup won’t be easy. The World Cup is the largest soccer tournament in the world. It starts June 11. It will feature 48 teams playing in three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) runs the tournament. It has said it expects more than 5 million fans to attend. The first opportunity for them to get tickets was September 10. People with a particular credit or debit card were able to register for a lottery. Lottery winners can buy tickets starting in October. Everyone else has to wait.
Tickets will be priced between $60 and $6,730 to start. But a FIFA official told NPR that prices will change based on demand. The official said FIFA will be “making adjustments in real time.”
The tournament lineup isn’t set. Teams must qualify first. At press time, 17 nations—including the three hosting countries—had secured spots. Games will be on TV. Will you be watching?
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