‘I’m ready to pay,’ FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket applications set to open in September

We are one year away from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and fans will soon be able to get their hands on tickets to Toronto games starting in September.

The football association announced that tickets will be released in phases, and applications for the first draw will open up on September 10.

According to FIFA, tickets will be released in phases due to the anticipated high demand, with nearly 6.5 million fans expected to attend across 104 games being held in Canada, Mexico, and The United States.

“Following the incredible success of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, excitement is reaching new heights for the FIFA World Cup 26,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement.

Infantino says that the seats at the FIFA venues will be some of the most coveted in the world.

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“We’re looking forward to welcoming the world back to North America, as Canada, Mexico and the United States host what will be the biggest and greatest sporting event ever,” he said.

Fans hoping to secure tickets are being encouraged to register online and create a FIFA ID.

Thirteen games will be held in Canada and Mexico each, while the remaining games will be held in the U.S.

In Canada, the games will be hosted at Toronto’s BMO Field, and in Vancouver’s BC Place.

Currently, fans can already purchase hospitality packages which includes tickets to matches, exclusive entertainment, food and beverage, and services ranging from private suites to lounges.

A single match hospitality package is currently priced at $2,500 CAD, meanwhile a Venue Series package is being sold for $15,975.

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Ticket prices for matches have yet to be revealed, but fans online say they’re already prepared to pay up.

“I’ve been saving up for years, basically since it was announced, I’m ready to pay a decent amount. It’s a once in a lifetime thing,” a Reddit user said.

“Canada’s three group games in Qatar cost me $700 CAD total. I’d happily pay that again,” another user said.

FIFA has yet to share when the first draw will take place, but says ticket releases will continue up until the final game on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ.

The games will start on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, with the first match taking place at BMO Field on June 12.

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