Availability on all tournament games will go live at 11 a.m. ET.
ATLANTA — A new “last-minute sales phase” ticket drop went live Thursday morning for the 2026 World Cup. It comes amid reports of FIFA’s difficulty in selling out some matches due to lower-than-expected demand, along with developments largely attributed to the tournament’s high ticket prices.
Among the matches highlighted in The Athletic’s report with many tickets still unsold is the Democratic Republic of Congo vs Uzbekistan match in Atlanta.
The game was held on June 27, Saturday night, at 7:30 p.m. — an interesting setting, but one that fans were hesitant to accept as the cheapest game tickets on the secondary market currently hover around $250.
It’s unclear how much that match and others set to be released on Thursday will cost; The Athletic has reported on FIFA’s “dynamic pricing model” release mode, where ticket prices have risen along with this last-minute availability phase.
According to FIFA, the final phase opens at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday.
The organization said in a release before the drop:
At the start of sales, tickets will be available in categories 1 to 3 and front row seat categories, depending on the match. This ticket drop is part of the ongoing Last Minute Sale Phase, which runs until the end of the tournament and allows the general public to purchase tickets via FIFA.com/tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Along with this series of tickets, additional tickets will continue to be released to the public on an ongoing basis until the final on Sunday, July 19 (subject to availability).
Given the first-come, first-served nature of sales and as in previous high-traffic periods, fans can expect digital queues, allowing FIFA to enhance the user experience once fans are admitted. Users will be able to view available matches and ticket categories, select specific seats and proceed with purchase, and they will receive confirmation once payment is complete. Fans will be able to choose directly from the seat map option to select specific seats or use the “Book the best seats” feature.
FIFA reminds fans that FIFA.com/tickets is the official and preferred source for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, and fans should check the site regularly for additional available tickets on an ongoing basis. Additionally, the official Resale/Exchange Market is also available at FIFA.com/tickets for eligible ticket holders. The platform allows fans who can no longer attend games to sell their tickets to other fans in a safe and legal environment, thereby protecting against illegal or illegal resales. This service is provided in accordance with federal and local regulations.
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