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2026 World Cup Tickets: Sales Start October 1, 2025!

10/2/2025

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World Cup Tickets Released

Tickets for the 2026 World Cup go on sale October 1, 2025.
The tournament runs June 11–July 19 across North America.
Over 4.5 million entered a lottery; winners are notified by email.
Prices range from $60 to $6,730; dynamic pricing is used for the first time.
The United States, Mexico, and Canada automatically qualify; Argentina and Brazil confirmed.

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Bellingham Wins Award

Jude Bellingham named England Men's Player of the Year, the first non-English winner since 2005, after eight goal contributions for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Thomas Tuchel weighs alternatives to Jordan Pickford, naming Dean Henderson and James Trafford for the No. 1 role.
Uzbekistan qualified for the World Cup for the first time with a draw against the UAE.

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World Cup Tickets Released

Tickets for the 2026 World Cup go on sale October 1, 2025.
The tournament runs June 11–July 19 across North America.
Over 4.5 million entered a lottery; winners are notified by email.
Prices range from $60 to $6,730; dynamic pricing is used for the first time.
The United States, Mexico, and Canada automatically qualify; Argentina and Brazil confirmed.

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