The entry period for the first ticket sales phase of the FIFA World Cup 26™ – the Visa Presale Draw – is now open at FIFA.com/tickets, giving qualifying Visa cardholders worldwide a shot at securing tickets for the historic 48-team tournament hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Fans with a valid, unexpired Visa debit, credit, or reloadable prepaid card (enabled with 3D Secure) can apply anytime during the 10-day window, which runs from 11:00 a.m. ET (17:00 CET) on Wednesday, September 10, until 11:00 a.m. ET (17:00 CET) on Friday, September 19 No purchase is necessary, and entrants must be 18 or older. The timing of your entry doesn’t affect your odds in the randomized selection process.
Successful applicants will receive an email notification starting September 29, with a dedicated date and time slot from October 1 onward to buy tickets on a first-come, first-served basis (subject to availability).a97f921f7454 Visa is the exclusive payment method for this phase, ensuring secure and seamless transactions.
“This marks a momentous milestone as we build up to this historic event, and we look forward to millions of fans joining us in North America next June,” said FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi.
Visa’s Chief Marketing Officer Frank Cooper III added, “The countdown to FIFA World Cup 26 starts now, and lucky Visa cardholders get the first shot.”
Ticket Pricing and Availability
When sales begin in October, single-match tickets will be available for all 104 matches across 16 stadiums in 11 North American cities. Group-stage tickets start at just USD 60, making the tournament accessible to more fans, while premium seats for the final could reach up to USD 6,730.57b159 Venue-specific and team-specific tickets will also be offered, with further phases (including a general public draw and first-come, first-served sales) announced later.
Hospitality packages (including multi-match options) are already on sale at FIFA.com/hospitality. FIFA urges fans to buy only through official channels to avoid invalid tickets from unofficial sources.
With the tournament kicking off in just 10 months (June 11, 2026), this draw is the starting point for what FIFA calls the “largest and most inclusive World Cup ever.”
