FIFA Releases More Tickets for 2026 World Cup Amid Sales Scrutiny

FIFA has launched a new sale of tickets for all 104 matches of the 2026 North America World Cup, just two weeks before the tournament's opening on June 11. This latest release follows an earlier sale and is part of a regular offering of tickets leading up to the final on July 19.

According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, more than five million tickets have already been sold, exceeding the previous record of 3.5 million set during the 1994 World Cup, also hosted in the United States. The US will host 78 of the tournament's 104 games, with co-hosts Mexico and Canada hosting the remainder.

The ticket sales have been a point of contention, not only due to high prices but also reports of fans receiving seats in lower categories than purchased. This has prompted investigations by the district attorneys of New York and New Jersey following claims of fans being assigned seats of a lower category than they had initially selected.

FIFA has stated that stadium maps provided during purchase, which were later modified, were "indicative." Infantino has defended the pricing, asserting that it aligns with the entertainment market in the United States and reflects the demand for such a large-scale event. Despite these assurances, concerns persist among fans regarding the transparency and fairness of the ticketing system.

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Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.