
FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10
TORONTO — Soccer fans looking to take in the 2026 World Cup will be able to apply for FIFA’s first ticket draw starting Sept. 10, soccer’s world governing body announced Tuesday in a release.
FIFA did not say when the draw would take place for the tournament in Canada, the United States and Mexico, but said tickets would be released in phases.
FIFA said ticket releases will continue up to the tournament final on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J., but did not detail how many chances to buy will occur or what the phases will entail.
The organization did encourage fans to register interest on its website (FIFA.com/tickets). A FIFA ID will be required to participate in the draws.