The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now less than seven months away — and fans around the world are racing to secure tickets as the official sales process intensifies.

The tournament, set to run from June 11 to July 19, will be the largest in history: 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

–– Ticket prices start at $60 for group-stage matches and rise to as much as $6,730 for a final-match seat, with FIFA employing dynamic pricing based on demand.

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FIFA launched the first ticketing phases earlier this year.

The initial Visa presale draw opened September 10 for Visa cardholders; the second lottery window followed in October.

The next major opportunity comes with the “Random Selection Draw,” scheduled to begin on December 11 — shortly after the official match schedule was unveiled on December 6. This phase for the first time allows fans to request tickets for specific match-ups, rather than generic allocations.

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The full match schedule confirms Australia’s presence in Group D. The Socceroos will face a European playoff winner in their first group match on June 14 in Vancouver, followed by a June 19 showdown with co-hosts United States men's national soccer team in Seattle, and conclude the group stage with a match against Paraguay on June 25 at Santa Clara/Levi’s Stadium near San Francisco.

All of their group matches will take place on the U.S./Canadian west coast — a scheduling win given the cooler weather.

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For Australians looking to attend, the buying process remains the same as for fans worldwide.

Interested supporters must register for a FIFA ID through the official FIFA ticket portal; from there they enter the draw-based sales phases.

Australian domestic tickets will also be available via the national association — Football Australia — through its FA+ membership scheme, which grants access to a share of the allocation reserved for Socceroos supporters.

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Due to dynamic pricing and strong global demand, ticket availability — particularly the cheapest “Category 4” seats — has already become limited.

For group matches, typical lower-tier tickets have ranged between roughly $60 and $140 in the earliest phases (before surging for high-demand games), but fans should expect wide fluctuations as venues, teams and seating assignments are finalised.

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With the December 11 sale window nearly here, many prospective attendees are poised for their next chance.

Whether you’re a Socceroos fan hoping to follow your team on the west coast, or planning a global tour of the world’s biggest football festival, prompt registration and flexibility remain the keys to securing a seat at the 2026 World Cup.