2026 Men's World Cup Ticket Ballot: How to Secure Your Seat at the Tournament
The ticket ballot for the upcoming men's World Cup in 2026 is now open for fans to secure their chance to attend the tournament. This ballot comes after the recent World Cup draw that revealed the group stages and matchups. Nearly two million tickets have already been sold in the previous phases, but fans did not know the specific teams playing at each venue and time.
To participate in the ballot, fans can apply for tickets to specific matches through the random selection draw, which opens at 4pm UK time on December 11. The application window will be open until January 13, 2026, and there is no advantage to applying early. Applicants need to have a FIFA ID, which can be created on FIFA's website. The lottery will determine successful applications, and fans will be notified in February if they are allocated tickets.
Ticket prices for the World Cup have not been confirmed yet, but they are expected to range from $60 in the group stage to $6,730 for the final. Previous tournaments had tickets ranging from $25 to $475. Hospitality tickets are priced higher, with costs ranging from $3,500 to $73,200 per person. Dynamic pricing was initially considered but has been replaced with fixed prices for the next ticket sales phase.
Each nation participating in the World Cup will receive 8% of tickets for its matches to sell to its supporters. England and Scotland fans can apply for tickets through the England Supporters Travel Club and the Scotland Supporters Club. FIFA has also created an online marketplace for ticket resale. Fans are advised to be cautious of unofficial websites selling tickets at inflated prices. Additionally, fans traveling to the US or Canada will need to secure visas to attend the tournament.
In conclusion, the ticket ballot for the 2026 men's World Cup is now open, giving fans the opportunity to secure tickets to the tournament. With various ways to apply for tickets and potential pricing options, fans can start planning their World Cup experience.