When is the next FIFA World Cup ticket sale? What to know about Last-Minute Sales Phase ahead of 2026 tournament

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Fans have begun counting down the days until the FIFA World Cup kicks off. The moment is almost here.

Teams are official, flights are booked, seats are secured. Well, nearly. If you haven't gotten your tickets to the World Cup this summer, there's still one more chance to see history.

BUY NOW: Get FIFA World Cup tickets now on StubHub

The final World Cup ticket window is about to open, giving fans one final shot at passes to the tournament. The biggest one yet, the pressure is on.

If you still need World Cup tickets, here's what to know about the Last-Minute Sales Phase with window dates and secondary options.

When is the next FIFA World Cup ticket sale?

The fifth and final World Cup ticket window is about to begin. Here's what to know about the Last-Minute Sales Phase.

Last-Minute Sales Phase

The final ticket window of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, known as the Last-Minute Sales Phase, will begin on Wednesday, April 1. The window is open until the end of the tournament in July. 

Tickets will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis based on availability. Unlike previous draws, sales will be processed as real-time purchases. 

How to buy FIFA World Cup tickets

Weren't selected during the FIFA World Cup ticket draw? You can still buy tickets on StubHub.

Passes are available for every group stage and knockout match throughout the U.S.., Canada and Mexico. Prices vary based on matchup.

Costs may be higher or lower than face value, and tickets are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA.

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule, groups

The FIFA World Cup will kick off with its first group stage match on June 11. For nearly 40 days, the tournament will continue until the gold medal match on July 19.

Below is a schedule of match dates and groups for the World Cup. Click here to view tickets for every matchup.

  • June 11-27 – Group stage
  • June 28-July 3 – Round of 32
  • July 4-7 -–Round of 16
  • July 9-11 – Quarterfinals
  • July 14-15 – Semifinals
  • July 18 – Bronze final
  • July 19 – Gold final

MORE: A complete schedule of FIFA World Cup fixtures and matches

Group AA1: MexicoA2: South AfricaA3: Korea RepublicA4: UEFA D
Group BB1: CanadaB2: UEFA AB3: QatarB4: Switzerland
Group CC1: BrazilC2: MoroccoC3: HaitiC4: Scotland
Group DD1: USAD2: ParaguayD3: AustraliaD4: UEFA C
Group EE1: GermanyE2: CuraçaoE3: Côte d'IvoireE4: Ecuador
Group FF1: NetherlandsF2: JapanF3: UEFA BF4: Tunisia
Group GG1: BelgiumG2: EgyptG3: IranG4: New Zealand
Group HH1: SpainH2: Cabo VerdeH3: Saudi ArabiaH4: Uruguay
Group II1: FranceI2: SenegalI3: FIFA Playoff 2I4: Norway
Group JJ1: ArgentinaJ2: AlgeriaJ3: AustriaJ4: Jordan
Group KK1: PortugalL2: FIFA Playoff 1K3: UzbekistanK4: Colombia
Group LL1: EnglandL2: CroatiaL3: GhanaL4: Panama
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