World Cup 2026 tickets: everything you need to know to avoid missing out

The opening whistle of the 2026 World Cup is about to blow, and let's be honest, nobody in Latin America wants to miss out. With matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada , the question on everyone's lips is the same: how do I buy tickets for the 2026 World Cup?
Well, if you're already imagining yourself in Toronto, New York, or Mexico City wearing your national team's jersey, here's the ultimate guide so you don't get caught out of place .
When do tickets for the 2026 World Cup go on sale?
The first thing to do is mark the date: on September 10, 2025, ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup began .
👉 Important: FIFA doesn't sell tickets just like that; it all starts with registration on their official website fifa.com/tickets .
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🎟️ The initial presale will be only for those with a Visa card (from September 10th to 19th) .
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✍️ You register, enter the draw and, if luck is on your side, you will receive an email that gives you access to buy.
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💳 Don't have a Visa? Don't worry, new phases are coming soon, open to everyone.
Where can I buy tickets for the 2026 World Cup?
There's no mystery here: it's only on the official FIFA website .
🚫 No strange resellers on social media or "magical contacts" claiming to have tickets.
✅ Everything is done on the official website, regardless of whether you want tickets in the USA, Mexico, or Canada .
If your dream is to see a game in Toronto, the process is the same: you enter, register, participate in the sales phase, and that's it.
How much do tickets for the 2026 World Cup cost?
Here comes the part we all want to know: the pocket .
⚽ Group stage matches (Cat 3/4)
From $60
🥅 Mid-range tickets (Cat 1/2)
Between $150 and $900
🏟️ Tickets for the semi-finals
Between 600 - 1,300 USD
🎉 VIP Final
More than $6,000
Step by step: How to buy tickets for the 2026 World Cup?
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🆔 Create your FIFA ID on the official website.
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📅 Register in the phase that applies to you ( Visa presale, general draw, etc. ).
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📧 Wait for the email: if you are selected, they will notify you when you can start shopping.
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💻 Buy online: you can order up to 4 tickets per match and a maximum of 10 matches .
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📲 Receive your digital tickets and start planning your trip.
👉 Simple, but requires paying attention to the timing .
World Cup 2026 tickets in the USA, Canada and Mexico (and the visa issue)
Here's a key point: having your ticket doesn't mean your trip is guaranteed .
Each host country has its own entry requirements:
USA
- Most Latin Americans need a B1/B2 tourist visa .
- Exception: Chile, which can travel with ESTA .
- 💡 Tip: Visa appointments take months, start the process well in advance .
Canada
- Countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela or Bolivia require a visitor visa .
- Alternative: If you have had a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or have a valid US visa , you can apply for an eTA .
- Exception: Mexicans and Chileans can enter with a valid passport or eTA.
Mexico
- The most flexible of the three. Countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Ecuador can enter without a visa for up to 180 days.
- Exception: Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua do require a visa.
- Advantage: If you have a valid US visa , Mexico will let you in with it.
If you want to learn more about the US visa process, we recommend reading our step-by-step guide: how to apply for a US tourist visa in Colombia .
Connected travel: the part that few talk about
Having the ticket is amazing, but think about the whole experience: getting to the stadium, coordinating with friends, ordering transportation, sharing photos and videos .
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📊 Total control: in the application you can monitor your consumption in real time .
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💸 Cashback : a percentage of your purchase is converted into credit for your next trips.
How do I download it?
👉 In short: experience the World Cup with total freedom , connected, without worries and enjoying every moment inside and outside the stadium.

