FIFA has officially opened the fourth and final phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, set to take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The last-minute sales window began on Wednesday at 1500 GMT through the official ticketing portal, offering fans another opportunity to secure seats for the historic tournament.
More than three million tickets are available in this phase, sold on a first-come, first-served basis. FIFA confirmed that tickets will continue to be released in stages, including for matches scheduled on the same day. Buyers entering the website were placed in an online queue system, with access granted after a countdown process.
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In total, nearly seven million tickets are being offered for the 48-team tournament, which will feature 104 matches across 16 stadiums. Over three million tickets have already been sold in earlier phases, including more than one million during the random selection draw earlier this year.
FIFA is expected to surpass the previous World Cup ticket sales record of 3.5 million, set in 1994. However, the ticketing process has sparked criticism, with fan groups accusing the governing body of high prices and lack of transparency. Complaints have been submitted to the European Commission, alleging unfair purchasing procedures.
FIFA has defended its pricing strategy, citing unprecedented global demand. Meanwhile, the official resale and exchange platform is set to reopen, though concerns remain over elevated resale prices in certain markets.