Confirmation of Controversial Ticketing System resembling Oasis, along with its Pricing Structure, for the FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: Ticket Sales, Prices, and the Draw

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada next June and July, will see a shift in ticket sales and pricing strategies. The tournament will feature 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 host cities.

FIFA will manage the ticket sales, with tickets available on their website and through various partners like On Location for VIP experiences. The ticket sales will employ dynamic pricing, as confirmed by FIFA, meaning prices may fluctuate based on demand and other factors.

The first phase of World Cup ticket sales will implement immediate pricing based on demand. Prices for some matches may have higher minimum price points before the World Cup draw. The cheapest World Cup ticket will start at £44, and the most expensive final ticket will start at £5,760. However, prices for World Cup tickets are expected to rise significantly by the time they are purchased.

Individual ticket buyers can purchase a maximum of four tickets per match and ten tickets across the World Cup. To prevent scalping, FIFA will operate a resale marketplace. No pricing in between the cheapest and most expensive World Cup tickets has been confirmed.

The finals draw for the tournament will be made in Washington, D.C. in December. Originally, the draw was expected to be held in Las Vegas, but it will instead take place at the Kennedy Center. Notably, Donald Trump is the chairman of the Kennedy Center.

The ticket sales for the World Cup 2026 will be divided into four different stages between September and the following summer. The Guardian reports that dynamic pricing for the Club World Cup yielded mixed results, with some matches experiencing a drop in prices indicating low interest.

It's important to note that FIFA never conducted a study to determine revenue without dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup. The Guardian also reports that this dynamic pricing strategy led to a drop in prices for the Club World Cup, suggesting that low interest in some matches may be a concern for the World Cup as well.

The 2026 World Cup promises to be a thrilling event, and fans eager to secure their seats can now do so through FIFA's ticket sales platform. With dynamic pricing in play, the prices may fluctuate, but fans can keep an eye on the ticketing platform for updates and secure their tickets before the prices rise significantly.

Confirmation of Controversial Ticketing System resembling Oasis, along with its Pricing Structure, for the FIFA World Cup 2026