FIFA Opens Second Presale for 2026 World Cup Tickets: Millions of Seats Available for Global Fans

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has officially opened the second presale phase for tickets for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This phase, known as the "Early Ticket Draw," begins on Monday, October 27, 2025, and will end on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET (4:00 p.m. CET).

There are over one million tickets already sold in the first phase.

With a total of 104 matches to be played in 16 host cities, FIFA has approximately 7 million seats available, making it the largest World Cup in history.

The group draw will not be held until December 5, 2025, but that hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of prospective spectators to secure tickets.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino even called the high interest a sign that the 2026 edition will be the most inclusive and largest World Cup in the sport's history.

The second phase of ticket sales for FIFA World Cup 26™, which will see one million tickets being made available, is now open and will run until 31 October 11:00 ET/16:00 CET.Over one million tickets have already been sold following the closure of the Visa Presale Draw sales… pic.twitter.com/15cduj880G

— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) October 27, 2025

The second presale phase, or "Early Ticket Draw," opens on October 27, 2025, and will close on October 31, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET.

To participate, fans must register and create a "FIFA ID" at FIFA.com/tickets, even if they have already registered in the previous phase.

The selection process for the Early Ticket Draw will be random, meaning the timing of registration within the period will not affect the chances of success.

Approximately 1 million additional tickets will be available in this phase, increasing the total number of tickets available to the public.

The draw results will be announced no earlier than November 7, 2025.

Successful applicants will receive notification at least 48 hours before their ticket purchase window opens.

The ticket purchase window for lucky applicants will run from mid-November to early December 2025, providing ample time to complete transactions.

This phase also includes exclusive domestic time slots for residents of Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Residents of host countries who are successful in the draw will receive priority for 72 hours starting November 12 to purchase single-match tickets in their country.

After this exclusive domestic time slot ends, ticket sales will open globally starting November 17.

All official tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup can only be purchased through the official website, FIFA.com/tickets.

Fans are required to register and create an account or FIFA ID before participating in each ticket sales phase.

FIFA has designed several different ticket sales phases, each with its own unique purchasing process, payment methods, and ticket product types.

These phases are designed to accommodate different types of fans and ensure fair ticket distribution. Current or upcoming sales phases include:

• Visa Presale Draw: The first phase has been completed, exclusively for eligible Visa cardholders, with the registration period running from September 10-19, 2025.
• Early Ticket Draw: The second phase, underway in October 2025, is open to all fans.
• Random Selection Draw: Will begin immediately following the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw in December 2025.
• Last-Minute Sales Phase: Will be available leading up to the tournament, operating on a first-come, first-served basis.

To date, over 1 million tickets have been sold in the first phase from a capacity of approximately 7 million seats for 104 matches.

2026 FIFA World Cup tickets are divided into four categories, with Category 1 offering the best views of the pitch.

For the first time, FIFA will implement a dynamic pricing system, which mean prices will adjust in real time based on interest and availability.

The cheapest ticket is expected to start at $60 for approximately 40 matches.

However, for the opening match in Inglewood, California, ticket prices ranged from $560 to $2,735 during the initial sale.

In fact, some tickets on resale sites have been listed for over $60,000.

Single-match hospitality packages start at $1,350 USD, offering a more luxurious experience for spectators.

Fans should also be aware of the ticket purchase limit, which is estimated to be around four tickets per match, with a maximum of 40 tickets for 10 matches.