FIFA Announces Discounted World Cup 2026 Tickets: Fans Rejoice at Affordable Prices

FIFA announced a special $60 flat-rate ticket category for fans of qualified national teams at the 2026 World Cup in North America. This fixed price applies to all 104 matches, including the final, and aims to make it easier for supporters to travel between host cities during the tournament.

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history since the tournament started in 1930. FIFA expanded the field from 32 to 48 teams, which means 104 matches instead of the usual 64. Games will take place across 16 cities in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Here's how the special pricing works: each national federation will manage ticket selection and distribution for their own fans. FIFA said Tuesday that participating federations must set their own eligibility criteria and handle applications, but these discounted tickets can only go to supporters of their national team.

The numbers show massive interest already. FIFA reported 20 million ticket requests so far during the current lottery phase, which started December 11 and runs until January 13, 2026. The timing of when fans register won't affect their chances of getting tickets.

FIFA is also waiving administrative fees for refunds if fans bought tickets through their national federation allocation but their team gets eliminated before the knockout rounds. This protects supporters who commit early but might not see their team advance.

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Ticket demand has surged since FIFA released the match schedule with dates and venues. The three-country format creates unique logistics challenges, but the $60 price point could help offset travel costs for fans following their teams across multiple cities.

This pricing strategy reflects FIFA's push to maintain accessibility while managing what will be their most complex World Cup logistics operation. With 16 host cities spread across three countries, coordinating fan travel and accommodation will be unprecedented in World Cup history.