The ticket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to begin soon, requiring fans to be patient and prepared. From September 10 to 19, Visa cardholders can enter a presale draw for tickets to all 104 matches in the expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico. This presale is part of a worldwide lottery system, with Visa as a FIFA World Cup partner. Following this initial phase, there will be multiple additional ticket sales opportunities.

Canadians have three main options for obtaining tickets. In addition to the presale, hospitality packages are already available, starting at $2,500 for a single-game experience. Fans can also enter a separate lottery for Canada Soccer's ticket allotment for Canadian matches, but they must be members of the CanadaRed supporters group to participate. Details regarding this lottery will be announced later.

After the Visa presale window closes, a random draw will take place. Successful applicants will be notified by email by September 29, providing them with a specific date and time slot to purchase tickets online from October 1 to 21, depending on availability. To enter the presale, individuals must register with FIFA, be at least 18 years old, and possess a Visa card. Other payment methods will be accepted in subsequent ticket sales phases.

Ticket prices for group-stage matches will start at $60, the lowest of four price categories, while the most expensive ticket for the championship game will be priced at $6,730. FIFA warns that these initial prices may increase based on demand, particularly during the presale. Fans can purchase up to four tickets per game, with a maximum of 40 tickets across ten matches.

The complete tournament schedule will not be finalized until the draw on December 5 in Washington, D.C. Therefore, the presale will be somewhat uncertain regarding match specifics, aside from the confirmed locations for the host teams' group-stage games. Canada will kick off its campaign on July 12 in Toronto, followed by matches in Vancouver on July 18 and 24.

During the presale, fans can apply for generic single-match tickets, venue-specific tickets, and team-specific packages that include three group-stage matches for a particular team. Approximately one million tickets will be available in the initial Visa presale draw, but FIFA has not disclosed the total number of tickets for the tournament.

An "Early Ticket Draw" will follow the presale, with registration expected from October 27 to 31, and purchase time slots available from mid-November to early December. Additional sales windows will occur in the first half of 2026, allowing fans to apply for specific matches once the matchups are known.

Canadian fans can apply for tickets to Canada’s games through the FIFA draw, although they will not be seated in the Canadian supporters' section. Fans from other countries can purchase team-specific packages with a refund option if their team does not qualify.

FIFA is also planning to introduce a resale platform for tickets. Canada Soccer has yet to announce the timing for its ticket lottery through the updated CanadaRed program, which is an expansion of the system used for the 2022 tournament in Qatar. This program features seven tiers, ranging from free to $5,000 annually, with tax receipts available for charitable contributions.

Each Canada match will have a separate lottery, with an equal number of tickets allocated to each CanadaRed tier. Members who do not win at their tier will be eligible for lower tiers, meaning higher tiers offer better odds and more perks. Canada Soccer receives eight percent of the purchasable inventory for each Canada game, distributed across various price categories. With capacities of 45,000 at BMO Field and 54,000 at B.C. Place, this translates to 3,600 and 4,320 tickets, respectively. However, the actual number available for the CanadaRed lottery will be smaller due to tickets reserved for FIFA, sponsors, media, and premium hospitality packages. CanadaRed members will also have the option to request conditional tickets for potential Canada knockout-round games.