With the teams now set for the World Cup, fans have another opportunity to snag tickets for marquee clashes, like the much-anticipated matchup between France and Norway. This showdown features superstars Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, taking place in Foxborough—one of the most thrilling games in the group stage.
As the tournament approaches, any remaining tickets will become available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, given the dynamic pricing set by FIFA, participating in the series of ticket draws is likely the smartest move to secure access to this elite event.
Understanding the Ticketing System
The third ticket opportunity, known as the random selection draw, opens for entries on December 11 at 11 a.m. ET and closes on January 13. Fans will be alerted via email regarding their selection status for ticket purchases. Much like the first two rounds, fans can express their interest at FIFA’s website, creating a FIFA ID, which is essential for ticket access. Those who already have IDs can easily log in, even if they participated in earlier draws.
For those who can’t wait to secure a premium experience, hospitality packages are currently available and consist of three unique options:
- Single Match Offerings: Starting at $1,350 per person, this package allows selection of one group stage game of your choice (except for matches involving the host nations) and one round of 32 match, complete with hospitality options around the events.
- Venue Series: Priced from $8,275, this package enables fans to attend all matches at their selected venue, covering 4 to 9 matches, and offers hospitality options for match days.
- Follow My Team: Starting at $6,750, this package allows attendance at all group stage matches for a selected team and one round of 32 match. Note that this is not currently available for games involving the host nations but includes access to match day hospitality.
Key Dates to Remember
- March 2026: World Cup and UEFA qualifying playoffs
- March 3, 2026: 100 days out
- April 22, 2026: 50 days out
- May 11, 2026: 1 month out
Match Schedule Overview
FIFA 2026 World Cup full schedule: Upcoming matches for USMNT, Argentina, Brazil, and the rest of the field
Francesco Porzio
Host Nation Matches
All times Eastern
USMNT: Group D Matches
- June 12, 9 p.m.: USMNT vs. Paraguay, Los Angeles
- June 19, 3 p.m.: USMNT vs. Australia, Seattle
- June 25, 10 p.m.: Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Türkiye vs. USMNT, Los Angeles
Mexico: Group A Matches
- June 11, 3 p.m.: Mexico vs. South Africa, Mexico City
- June 18, 9 p.m.: Mexico vs. South Korea, Mexico City
- June 24, 9 p.m.: Czechia/Denmark/North Macedonia /Republic of Ireland vs. Mexico, Guadalajara
Canada: Group B matches
- June 12, 8 p.m.: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina/Italy/Northern Ireland /Wales, Toronto
- June 18, 6 p.m.: Canada vs. Qatar, Vancouver
- June 24, 3 p.m.: Switzerland vs. Canada, Vancouver
Knockout Stage Timeline
- June 28-July 3: Round of 32
- July 4-7: Round of 16
- July 9-11: Quarterfinals
- July 14-15: Semifinals
- July 18: Third-place match
- July 19: Final
