World Cup ticket prices to be adjustable for the 2026 tournament, with entry level seats costing $60 each

2026 World Cup Ticket Sales and Other Updates

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico is well underway, and here are the latest updates on ticket sales, resale platforms, and more.

Firstly, the participating football teams include all UEFA nations competing in European qualifiers, such as Germany and England, as well as all 35 CONCACAF nations, including the USA, Canada, Mexico, and countries like Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Panama. Other confederations conducting their qualification rounds will also be represented. Specific team lists vary by region and confederation.

For those eager to secure their World Cup tickets, the Visa Presale Draw opens on September 10, 2022, and runs until September 19. This presale draw is open to qualifying Visa cardholders, who can enter by logging into their Fifa accounts during the entry period.

Ticket prices for group-stage matches will start at $60, with prices for later stages, including the final, reaching up to $6,730. It's important to note that dynamic pricing, also known as surge pricing, will be used for the 2026 World Cup ticket prices, with prices varying based on market demand. Prices on the resale platform will not be capped, as per Fifa's aim to compete with unofficial resale outlets and ensure a regulated environment.

For Mexican residents, Fifa has partnered with PROFECO to offer a resale platform that complies with local legislation, allowing tickets to be sold at their original face value. Fifa also plans to introduce an official resale platform later this year for secure ticket reselling.

Additional sales phases for the 2026 World Cup tickets will occur later in the year, with approximately 1 million tickets available during the first Visa presale draw phase. A randomized selection will allocate time slots for ticket purchases, but a successful draw entry does not guarantee ticket availability.

As for other updates, the UAE has clarified its free zone tax regime with rules on activities and pricing, and Oman has officially launched a 10-year golden visa to attract global investors and drive economic growth. Interestingly, dynamic pricing has been a topic of controversy recently, with fans of British band Oasis complaining about ticket price hikes due to dynamic pricing during the presale for this year's reunion shows.

In other news, Abu Dhabi is set for its first-ever UFC women's title fight, making history in the world of mixed martial arts.

Stay tuned for more updates on the 2026 World Cup and other exciting events!

World Cup ticket prices to be adjustable for the 2026 tournament, with entry level seats costing $60 each