Everything you need to know to get World Cup tickets, become a volunteer
The 2026 World Cup is 10 months away. Do you want to buy tickets? Do you want to volunteer?
Here is a step-by-step guide:
Forty-eight teams, the largest field in tournament history, will vie for the coveted trophy across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The opening game is June 11 in Mexico City, the championship match is July 19 in New York/New Jersey, and in between, 102 games will be held in 16 host cities, including Miami.
Hard Rock Stadium will host seven games – four in the group-stage (June 15, 21, 24, 27), one Round of 32 game (July 3), a quarterfinal (July 11), and the bronze medal third-place game (July 28).
When do World Cup tickets go on sale?
Visa cardholders can take advantage of an exclusive Presale Draw between Sept. 10-19 which allows them to apply for a chance to purchase tickets in the first phase of ticket sales. To get started, Visa cardholders are encouraged to visit FIFA.com/tickets to register their interest and create a FIFA ID.
To participate in the Visa Presale Draw, Visa cardholders must log into their FIFA.com/tickets account using their FIFA ID and complete the application form at any time during the ten-day application period for their chance to purchase tickets.
Following a random selection process, FIFA will notify successful Visa cardholders by email beginning no earlier than 30 September. These Visa cardholders will be assigned a date and time slot in October during which they will be able to visit FIFA.com/tickets to purchase tickets (subject to availability).
As FIFA’s exclusive payment provider during the first ticket sales phase, Visa ensures a fast, secure and seamless checkout experience for sports fans around the world.
“Excitement for the FIFA World Cup 26 is building fast, and 10 September is a date every football fan should have marked in their calendar,” said FIFA Chief Business Officer Romy Gai. “We’re delighted to once again partner with Visa to give fans the very first opportunity to secure their place at the greatest show on earth.”
What if I don’t have a Visa card?
Don’t worry. World Cup tickets are released in phases, each via a different process. If you are not eligible to be part of the Visa Presale Draw or would like to make additional purchases, tickets will still be available in subsequent sales phases, the details of which will be released in September. Go to FIFA.com/tickets for more information.
How do I purchase a hospitality package?
Fans can already purchase hospitality packages, inclusive of match tickets, at FIFA.com/hospitality. FIFA encourages fans to make purchases only through FIFA.com/tickets, the official and preferred source of tickets, as packages and tickets sourced from unofficial sales channels may not be valid.
Does a match ticket guarantee admission to the host country?
No. Fans should visit each of the three host country’s government websites for entry requirements.
How can I apply to be a World Cup volunteer?
FIFA on Tuesday launched the application process for the World Cup 26 volunteer program.
An estimated 65,000 volunteers are expected to provide support across 23 functional areas at official and non-official sites such as stadiums, training sites, airports, hotels and more.
“Volunteers are the heart, soul and smile of FIFA tournaments,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
No prior volunteering experience is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application and eligible to volunteer in the host country and should have a good command of English. In Mexico, English and Spanish are desirable; in Canada, French is considered an asset. Proficiency in any additional languages is a plus.
Interested individuals can now apply at fifaworldcup.com/volunteers.
Volunteers who are chosen will be invited to attend the Volunteer Team Tryouts, which are expected to begin in October 2025, with training to follow in March 2026.