Soccer fans will soon start scoring tickets for the 2026 World Cup—but it won’t be easy. The World Cup, which is the world’s largest soccer tournament, kicks off June 11. The tournament will feature 48 teams competing in three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which runs the tournament, has said it expects more than 5 million fans to attend. Demand for tickets is already high. The first opportunity to get them was September 10. People with a particular credit or debit card were able to register for a lottery. Lottery winners will be invited to buy tickets starting in October. Everyone else will have to wait.
Tickets will be priced between $60 and $6,730 to start. But a FIFA official told NPR that pricing will change based on demand. The official said the process will be guided by a team of people who have been tasked with “monitoring and making adjustments in real time.”
The tournament lineup isn’t set. Teams must compete in qualifying matches to determine who plays.
At press time, 17 nations—including the three hosting countries—had secured spots. Games will be broadcast on TV. Will you be watching?
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