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World Cup 2026 Ticket Prices: The Latest Updates & What You Need to Know

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Just when fans thought they had a handle on the ticketing process, a new sales phase has opened with a fresh wave of prices. The "Early Ticket Draw Domestic Exclusivity" period has begun, and the initial data reveals a significant trend: prices are on the rise. This new phase, seemingly targeted at residents of the host nations, is showing a noticeable increase in cost compared to the prices seen during the initial VISA Presale Draw.

This guide will provide a city-by-city breakdown of the latest world cup ticket price information we've gathered so far. We'll analyze how these new costs compare to the first phase and what it means for your strategy to secure world cup tickets.

Important Update: This article is a live document. The prices listed below are based on the latest information from the Early Ticket Draw Domestic Exclusivity period. We are actively monitoring the sales portal and will update this post continuously as more pricing data becomes available. Check back frequently for the most current information!

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

What is the Early Ticket Draw Domestic Exclusivity Period?

This new sales window appears to be a targeted draw for fans residing in the host countries of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It's another lottery-style phase, where fans apply for a chance to purchase tickets. The "Domestic Exclusivity" suggests that this is an opportunity for local fans to secure tickets before a wider global audience, but it has come with a new set of prices.

City-by-City Ticket Price Breakdown (Early Ticket Draw)

Here is the pricing information we have collected so far for this new phase. All prices are listed with the local currency first, followed by an approximate USD equivalent for comparison.

Atlanta (USD)

  • M14 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M25 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M38 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M50 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M72 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $70
  • M80 (R32): Cat 1: $440, Cat 2: $360, Cat 3: $160, Cat 4: $125
  • M95 (R16): Cat 1: $665, Cat 2: $525, Cat 3: $245, Cat 4: $170
  • M102 (SF): Cat 1: $2,895, Cat 2: $2,185, Cat 3: $780, Cat 4: $420

Boston (USD)

  • M5 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $70
  • M18 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $70
  • M30 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M45 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M61 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $70
  • M74 (R32): Cat 1: $440, Cat 2: $335, Cat 3: $160, Cat 4: $125
  • M97 (QF): Cat 1: $1,125, Cat 2: $765, Cat 3: $485, Cat 4: $290

Dallas (USD)

  • M11 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $335, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $75
  • M22 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $335, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $60
  • M43 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $335, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $60
  • M57 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $335, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $60
  • M70 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $335, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $75
  • M78 (R32): Cat 1: $480, Cat 2: $385, Cat 3: $175, Cat 4: $135
  • M88 (R32): Cat 1: $515, Cat 2: $420, Cat 3: $195, Cat 4: $135
  • M93 (R16): Cat 1: $640, Cat 2: $515, Cat 3: $240, Cat 4: $185
  • M101 (SF): Cat 1: $3,295, Cat 2: $2,350, Cat 3: $930, Cat 4: $455

Guadalajara

  • M2 (Group): Cat 1: $415, Cat 2: $300, Cat 3: $160, Cat 4: $60
  • M28 (Group): Cat 1: $525, Cat 2: $405, Cat 3: $195, Cat 4: $75
  • M48 (Group): Cat 1: $405, Cat 2: $315, Cat 3: $150, Cat 4: $60
  • M66 (Group): Cat 1: $415, Cat 2: $300, Cat 3: $160, Cat 4: $60

Houston

  • M10 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $70
  • M23 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M35 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $330, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $70
  • M47 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M65 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M76 (R32): Cat 1: $440, Cat 2: $335, Cat 3: $160, Cat 4: $125
  • M90 (R16): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $505, Cat 3: $220, Cat 4: $170

Kansas City (USD)

  • M19 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M34 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $70
  • M58 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M69 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $70
  • M87 (R32): Cat 1: $470, Cat 2: $385, Cat 3: $180, Cat 4: $125
  • M100 (QF): Cat 1: $1,265, Cat 2: $940, Cat 3: $535, Cat 4: $275

Los Angeles (USD)

  • M4 (Group): Cat 1: $2,735, Cat 2: $1,940, Cat 3: $1,120, Cat 4: $560
  • M15 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $60
  • M26 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $60
  • M39 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $105
  • M59 (Group): Cat 1: $910, Cat 2: $750, Cat 3: $340, Cat 4: $140
  • M72 (R32): Cat 1: $750, Cat 2: $575, Cat 3: $290, Cat 4: $185
  • M84 (R32): Cat 1: $665, Cat 2: $530, Cat 3: $240, Cat 4: $185
  • M98 (QF): Cat 1: $1,775, Cat 2: $1,220, Cat 3: $800, Cat 4: $410

Mexico City

  • M1 (Group): Cat 1: $2,140, Cat 2: $1,550, Cat 3: $925, Cat 4: $370
  • M24 (Group): Cat 1: $480, Cat 2: $375, Cat 3: $175, Cat 4: $60
  • M53 (Group): Cat 1: $630, Cat 2: $490, Cat 3: $230, Cat 4: $90
  • M79 (R32): Cat 1: $515, Cat 2: $405, Cat 3: $200, Cat 4: $125
  • M92 (R16): Cat 1: $695, Cat 2: $540, Cat 3: $275, Cat 4: $170

Miami

  • M13 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $380, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $60
  • M27 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $380, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $60
  • M49 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $360, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $75
  • M71 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $385, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $75
  • M86 (R32): Cat 1: $505, Cat 2: $405, Cat 3: $175, Cat 4: $135
  • M99 (QF): Cat 1: $1,375, Cat 2: $955, Cat3: $635, Cat 4: $295
  • M103 (3rd Place): Cat 1: $1,070, Cat 2: $825, Cat 3: $395, Cat 4: $165

Monterrey

  • M12 (Group): Cat 1: $390, Cat 2: $285, Cat 3: $135, Cat 4: $60
  • M35 (Group): Cat 1: $390, Cat 2: $285, Cat 3: $135, Cat 4: $60
  • M54 (Group): Cat 1: $390, Cat 2: $325, Cat 3: $145, Cat 4: $60
  • M75 (R32): Cat 1: $400, Cat 2: $305, Cat 3: $150, Cat 4: $105

New York / New Jersey

  • M7 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $500, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $105
  • M17 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $60
  • M41 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $60
  • M56 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $60
  • M67 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $105
  • M77 (R32): Cat 1: $715, Cat 2: $580, Cat 3: $265, Cat 4: $185
  • M91 (R16): Cat 1: $980, Cat 2: $785, Cat 3: $365, Cat 4: $260
  • M104 (Final): Cat 1: $7,875, Cat 2: $5,055, Cat 3: $3,450, Cat 4: $2,030

Philadelphia

  • M9 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $360, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $75
  • M29 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $360, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $60
  • M42 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $335, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $60
  • M55 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $335, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $60
  • M68 (Group): Cat 1: $445, Cat 2: $360, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $75
  • M89 (R16): Cat 1: $760, Cat 2: $560, Cat 3: $290, Cat 4: $185

San Francisco Bay Area

  • M8 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $105
  • M20 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $60
  • M31 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $60
  • M44 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $60
  • M60 (Group): Cat 1: $620, Cat 2: $465, Cat 3: $215, Cat 4: $60
  • M81 (R32): Cat 1: $665, Cat 2: $525, Cat 3: $240, Cat 4: $185

Seattle

  • M16 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M32 (Group): Cat 1: $605, Cat 2: $470, Cat 3: $225, Cat 4: $90
  • M52 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M63 (Group): Cat 1: $410, Cat 2: $310, Cat 3: $140, Cat 4: $60
  • M82 (R32): Cat 1: $470, Cat 2: $390, Cat 3: $180, Cat 4: $125
  • M94 (R16): Cat 1: $695, Cat 2: $565, Cat 3: $270, Cat 4: $170

Toronto (USD)

  • M3 (Group): Cat 1: $1,970, Cat 2: $1,430, Cat 3: $845, Cat 4: $355
  • M21 (Group): Cat 1: $505, Cat 2: $390, Cat 3: $185, Cat 4: $60
  • M33 (Group): Cat 1: $505, Cat 2: $390, Cat 3: $185, Cat 4: $75
  • M46 (Group): Cat 1: $525, Cat 2: $405, Cat 3: $195, Cat 4: $60
  • M62 (Group): Cat 1: $525, Cat 2: $405, Cat 3: $195, Cat 4: $60
  • M83 (R32): Cat 1: $545, Cat 2: $415, Cat 3: $210, Cat 4: $135

Vancouver (USD)

  • M6 (Group): Cat 1: $440, Cat 2: $375, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $70
  • M27 (Group): Cat 1: $540, Cat 2: $455, Cat 3: $195, Cat 4: $80
  • M40 (Group): Cat 1: $440, Cat 2: $375, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $70
  • M51 (Group): Cat 1: $540, Cat 2: $455, Cat 3: $195, Cat 4: $80
  • M64 (Group): Cat 1: $440, Cat 2: $375, Cat 3: $155, Cat 4: $60
  • M85 (R32): Cat 1: $500, Cat 2: $430, Cat 3: $190, Cat 4: $125
  • M96 (R16): Cat 1: $730, Cat 2: $595, Cat 3: $305, Cat 4: $170

For a complete overview of all match dates and venues, please visit our World Cup 2026 Match Schedule.

Price Analysis: A Clear Trend Upwards

The most significant takeaway from this early ticket draw is the clear increase in the FIFA world cup ticket price. Let's compare a few examples to the initial VISA Presale prices.

  • Dallas Semi-Final (M101): The Category 2 price has jumped from $1,920 to $2,350, an increase of over 22%.
  • Los Angeles Quarter-Final (M98): The Category 1 price has risen from $1,690 to $1,775, while Category 2 went from $1,150 to $1,220.
  • Vancouver Round of 16 (M96): A Category 1 ticket that was previously around $590 USD is now priced at 1020 CAD (approx. $728 USD), a substantial increase.

This trend confirms that FIFA is using a dynamic pricing model, adjusting costs based on demand and sales phase. The "early" access for domestic fans appears to come at a premium. For a full comparison, you can review the prices from the first phase in our original World Cup 2026 Ticket Prices Revealed article.

What Your Money Gets You: A Reminder on Ticket Categories

With prices fluctuating, it's more important than ever to understand what you're paying for. The ticket categories correspond to different seating areas in the stadium.

  • Category 1: These are premium seats located on the first level of the stadium, offering the closest views to the pitch, typically along the sidelines.
  • Category 2: Positioned along the long sides of the pitch, these seats are located on the second or third levels of the stadium, providing an excellent elevated view of the match.
  • Category 3: Located on the second or third levels, these seats are in the "short side" sections behind the goals, offering a unique perspective of the attacking and defensive plays.
  • Category 4: The most budget-friendly option, but still offering a fantastic atmosphere.

To see exactly where these categories are located in your stadium of choice, check out our detailed World Cup 2026 Stadium Seat Maps & Category Guide.

The Bigger Picture: How the Draw Affects Your Choices

Even with these new prices, the fundamental challenge for fans remains the same: the group stage matchups are still unknown. You are buying a ticket for a specific date and venue, but the teams playing (aside from the pre-assigned hosts) will only be determined at the Final Draw on December 5, 2025.

This "blind draw" aspect makes it difficult to decide which games to target. Is that expensive Category 1 ticket in Dallas for a clash of titans or a less compelling matchup? This is where a simulator becomes an invaluable tool. By running mock draws, you can get a feel for the probability of certain teams landing in certain slots, helping you make a more informed decision.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the prices listed here inclusive of taxes and fees? A: Yes, the price you see on the FIFA portal is the final price you pay.

Q: Why can't I see prices for all matches and cities? A: The data is still coming in for this new sales phase. We will update this post as more prices are confirmed.

Q: I'm not a resident of the host countries. When can I buy tickets? A: Following the domestic exclusive period, the general public sale is expected to begin soon, with emails regarding this phase anticipated to start arriving next week. This will be open to all fans globally.

Q: What should I do if I missed the early ticket draw? A: Don't worry if you missed the early ticket draw phases. FIFA typically offers multiple sales phases, including post-draw lotteries and last-minute sales on a first-come, first-served basis. For a detailed breakdown of all upcoming opportunities, refer to our guide on the World Cup 2026 Ticket Sales Phases Explained.

Conclusion

The latest world cup ticket price release for the Early Ticket Draw confirms that securing your spot at the 2026 tournament will be a strategic—and potentially expensive—endeavor. Prices are rising, and the dynamic model means fans need to be more informed than ever.

This post will be your go-to resource for the latest pricing information. We'll continue to update the city-by-city breakdown as new data emerges. Check back frequently, and good luck in the draw!