Second phase of tickets goes on sale October 31

World football governing body, FIFA, has urged fans intending to be part of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico to visit the countries’ websites to know the entry requirements for each of the host nations during the championship.
 
The United States, Canada, and Mexico are co-hosting the World Cup, billed to be held in different cities next year. FIFA clarified yesterday that “a match ticket does not guarantee admission to a host country,” saying that “fans should visit each host country’s government website for entry requirements.

It also advised fans to visit “FIFA.com/tickets for FAQ, Official Rules of the Early Ticket Draw, and full terms and conditions for the purchase of FIFA World Cup 26 tickets. No purchase is necessary to enter the draw, and fans must be 18 years old or older to enter.”
 
The body said that the early ticket draw entry period has opened and will run through October 31. It added: “This phase is open to all fans, and includes a host country domestic exclusivity time slot for residents of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Once the entry period is closed, residents of the host countries who have entered the Early Ticket Draw will be eligible via a randomised selection process for a domestic priority time slot starting on 12 November. This timeslot is open for 72 hours, subject to inventory. Fans who are successful with their entry will receive confirmation at least 48 hours prior to the time slot.
 
“During this domestic exclusivity time slot, fans from each host country with successful entries will have the chance to purchase available Single Match Tickets for games taking place within their country of residence. Cross-nation tickets will not be available during the domestic priority time slot. Seventy-five percent of the Single Match Tickets for this phase will be made available during the domestic exclusivity time slot.”
 
2026 World Cup Chief Operating Officer, Heimo Schirgi, noted the massive interest from around the world for the tournament, especially from within the host countries, as Canada, Mexico, and the United States prepare to host the biggest FIFA World Cup yet.
 
He said: “This second phase, with its host country domestic exclusivity time slot, will allow us to say thank you to these local fans, while ensuring global opportunity as well.”