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Thought the 2026 World Cup was already sold out? Not quite. FIFA has just released a new batch of tickets for every single match in the tournament, part of its ongoing “Last-Minute Sales Phase” and, if you move fast enough, you might still get in.
The drop went live yesterday via FIFA’s official ticketing site, with seats available across multiple categories, from standard sections to front-row spots. It arrives just 50 days before kickoff, with more than 5 million tickets already sold for what’s shaping up to be the biggest World Cup ever: 48 teams, 16 host cities and nearly 40 days of matches across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
FIFA has been releasing inventory in waves, holding some seats back for late-stage sales rather than dumping everything at once. That means this probably won’t be the last drop, but it does mean you’re competing with everyone else refreshing the page at the same time.
If you’re hoping to buy, expect digital queues, long wait times and the occasional panic refresh. Some fans have already reported sitting in virtual lines for hours during past releases. Once you’re in, though, you can browse what’s left, pick your seats (if available) or grab whatever the system offers as “best available.”
A few tips if you’re diving in: first, go straight to FIFA’s official site—this is not the moment to mess around with resale platforms unless you’re using FIFA’s own exchange. Second, stay flexible. If you’re locked into one specific match or city, your odds drop fast. Being open to different teams or venues can make all the difference. And third, keep checking back. FIFA is expected to keep releasing tickets right up until the final in July, so today’s sold-out match could reappear tomorrow.
One caveat: prices are still high. Premium seats can run into the thousands and even standard tickets aren’t exactly cheap. All sales are final and your ticket doesn’t double as a visa—so if you’re traveling internationally, there’s extra planning involved.
Still, if you’ve been waiting for a second shot, this is it. Just don’t overthink it when you see a seat pop up—because chances are, it won’t be there for long.