After the successful Club World Cup with 32 teams, FIFA has already set its sights on its next major event: the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With less than 11 months to go before kickoff, the governing body of soccer confirmed that on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, it will open the first window to request tickets through a lottery.
To participate in the purchase, fans must create an account on FIFA ID, the only authorized official channel. From there, they will receive all updates on hospitality packages and sales methods. In addition, any ticket purchased outside of that system will not be valid.
"After the resounding success of the Club World Cup in the United States, the anticipation for the 2026 World Cup keeps growing. We want to welcome the world back to North America," said Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA.
The sales process will include several phases, ranging from the initial lottery on September 10 through July 19, 2026, the day of the tournament final. In addition, each stage could have different payment methods, purchase methods, and types of tickets available.
Which teams have already qualified and how many spots remain by federation
After the June FIFA window, the 2026 World Cup already has 13 confirmed participants, including its three hosts (USA, Canada, and Mexico). Below is a brief overview of the qualified teams and how many spots remain to be decided by region.
