You can still buy World Cup 2026 tickets — but only through the right channels. With the lottery and presale phases closed, FIFA's last-minute sales phase and the official FIFA resale marketplace are the two remaining safe routes to a seat at the biggest World Cup in history. Here is how both work, what to expect on price, and the traps to avoid.

How the last-minute sales phase works

The last-minute sales phase runs on FIFA.com/tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Unlike the lottery phases, there is no draw: if a ticket is listed, you can buy it immediately. You need a free FIFA account, and you should be logged in before the phase opens for your target match, because popular games sell out in minutes. Have your payment card ready, know exactly which match and category you want, and do not refresh the page repeatedly — that can push you to the back of the queue.

What tickets actually cost now

FIFA uses variable and dynamic pricing, so prices move with demand. Group stage tickets in Category 4, the cheapest seats, typically start around $60, while Category 1 seats for popular matches can reach $385 or more, and host-nation games have listed as high as $2,735 in the top categories. Knockout matches climb steeply: expect $75 to $1,500 depending on the round, and the Final at MetLife Stadium lists from around $600 to over $6,000 on the secondary market. Set a hard budget before you start, because dynamic pricing makes impulse overspending easy.

The official resale marketplace: your second chance

If your match is sold out, the official FIFA resale platform is the safest fallback. Ticket holders who can no longer attend list their tickets at face value, and FIFA charges a 15% fee to both buyer and seller. The ticket transfers directly into your FIFA account and appears in the FIFA app — no PDFs, no screenshots, no paper. Never buy a screenshot of a ticket: screenshots are not accepted at stadium entry, and FIFA has been clear that tickets bought outside official channels risk cancellation at the gate.

The rules that catch fans out

All World Cup 2026 tickets are mobile-only via the FIFA app. Each person can buy a maximum of 4 tickets per match and up to 10 matches in total. Tickets are linked to your FIFA account and your ID, and the name on the ticket must match the person entering the stadium. Download your tickets to the FIFA app before matchday — stadium Wi-Fi is unreliable, and you do not want to be loading a ticket while 40,000 people push through the gates.

Scams to avoid

The golden rule is simple: if it is not FIFA.com/tickets or a verified hospitality package, do not buy it. Watch out for social media accounts selling tickets via WhatsApp or Telegram, websites with prices far below face value, and anyone asking for payment by bank transfer or cryptocurrency. StubHub and SeatPick list secondary tickets with buyer guarantees, but only buy listings that use FIFA's official transfer feature to move the ticket into your FIFA account.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still buy World Cup 2026 tickets? Yes, through the last-minute sales phase and the official FIFA resale marketplace. Are tickets paper or digital? Digital only, in the FIFA app. How many tickets can I buy? Four per match, ten matches per person. Is StubHub safe? Only if the seller transfers the ticket through FIFA's official transfer feature. What if my team does not qualify? You can resell the ticket on the official FIFA resale platform at face value.