World Cup 2026 Schedule and Ticket Prices
Round-by-round schedule, host-city allocations and live secondary-market price ranges for every stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
By Tixticks Editorial · Updated April 5, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is played from 11 June 2026 to 19 July 2026 across 16 host cities in the USA, Mexico and Canada — 104 matches in total, the largest tournament in football history. Below is the full round-by-round schedule with realistic ticket-price ranges on the regulated resale market, drawn from live Tixticks listings and historic 2018 / 2022 demand curves.
TL;DR — key facts
- Tournament dates
- 11 June 2026 → 19 July 2026 (39 days)
- Total matches
- 104 (largest World Cup ever)
- Host nations
- USA · Mexico · Canada
- Host cities
- 16
- Group stage
- From USD 250 (Cat 4 upper tier)
- Round of 32
- From USD 480
- Round of 16
- From USD 700
- Quarter-finals
- From USD 1,800
- Semi-finals
- From USD 2,400
- Final · 19 Jul
- From USD 4,500 (upper) · USD 25,000+ hospitality
Step-by-step
- 1
Choose the round you want to attend
Group stage matches are the most affordable. Knockouts and the Final command 5-10x the price.
- 2
Pick the host city
US matches in Dallas, NY/NJ and LA carry the highest premium. Mexico and Canada matches are typically 30-40% cheaper.
- 3
Compare live prices
Use Tixticks to compare live verified-seller prices for the exact match.
- 4
Buy the seat category that matches your budget
Category 4 (upper tier) is the cheapest entry point; Hospitality / VIP delivers the best experience.
Group stage — 11 June to 27 June 2026
72 group-stage matches across 12 groups (A to L). Top 2 from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance. Cheapest tickets are typically Mexico and Canada group games; most expensive are USA and host-nation openers.
Knockout stage — 28 June to 19 July 2026
For the first time the knockouts begin with a Round of 32 (16 matches), then Round of 16 (8 matches), Quarter-finals (4), Semi-finals (2), Third-place play-off and Final. Quarter-finals and beyond carry the highest demand.
Frequently asked questions
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