FIFA Opens Last‑Minute Sales Phase, Gives Final Chance for Fans to Buy World Cup 2026 Tickets
FIFA has opened the fourth and final ticket sales phase for the FIFA World Cup 2026, giving the general public a last chance to purchase tickets for the expanded 48‑team tournament taking place across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The Last‑Minute Sales Phase begins on Wednesday, 1 April at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET) and will run until the end of the tournament, with tickets sold on a first‑come, first‑served basis while supplies last.
Tickets released during this phase will continue to be sold on a rolling basis, and FIFA advises supporters to check the official platform regularly as temporarily unavailable tickets may be returned to the pool. Same‑day tickets will also be offered on occasion, subject to availability.
FIFA will also reopen its official Resale/Exchange Marketplace on Thursday, 2 April, allowing eligible ticket holders who can no longer attend matches to sell their tickets securely. The resale service operates in accordance with applicable federal and local regulations and offers a safe alternative to unauthorised resale channels. FIFA reiterates that it’s tickets via the website are the only authorised source for World Cup 2026 tickets.
Demand for World Cup 2026 tickets has been extraordinary. During the Random Selection Draw phase more than 500 million ticket requests were submitted and over one million tickets sold by 27 February. With the tournament now fewer than 80 days away, FIFA expects to surpass the all‑time World Cup attendance record of 3.5 million set in 1994.
FIFA reminds ticket purchasers that a match ticket does not guarantee entry into a host country; fans must check visa and entry requirements for Canada, Mexico and the United States and apply in good time. Ticket holders travelling to the United States can use the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS) where eligible.
All sales are final and governed by FIFA’s ticket terms and conditions, available on it’s website.
