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FIFA Announces Ticket Draw for 2026 World Cup, Fans Can Apply Starting September 10

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Soccer fans are eagerly awaiting the 2026 World Cup, to be held in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and now they have a chance to secure their place in what will be the biggest sporting event in the world. FIFA has announced that the first ticket draw will take place on September 10, with fans able to apply for tickets through the organization's website. The draw will be the first of several phases, but the exact schedule and number of chances to buy tickets are still unclear. Fans who register interest on the FIFA website will be required to have a FIFA ID to participate in the draws.

Key Takeaways:

  • FIFA's first ticket draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place on September 10, with fans able to apply through the organization's website.
  • The draw will be the first of several phases, but FIFA has not provided a detailed schedule or number of chances to buy tickets.
  • A FIFA ID will be required to participate in the draws.
  • Canada Soccer is expected to unveil its revamped Canada Red program at the end of July, offering access to a ticket lottery for Canadian matches.
  • The more expensive the membership, the better the odds of getting a ticket, with membership tiers ranging from free to $5,000 a year.
  • World Cup tickets are already available for Canadians willing to pay a premium through deluxe packages, provided by On Location, starting at $2,500 for a single-game package.
  • The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City, with 13 games each in Canada and Mexico, and the remaining 78 in the U.S.
  • The 28th-ranked Canadian men will open on June 12 at Toronto's BMO Field before shifting to Vancouver for their remaining group games June 18 and 24 at B.C. Place Stadium.

Statistics:

  • FIFA's first ticket draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place on September 10.
  • The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City.
  • The 28th-ranked Canadian men will play on June 12 at Toronto's BMO Field.
  • The remaining group games for the Canadian men will take place on June 18 and 24 at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver.
  • The expanded 48-team competition will feature 13 games each in Canada and Mexico, and the remaining 78 in the U.S.
  • The deluxe packages for World Cup tickets, provided by On Location, start at $2,500 for a single-game package.
  • The membership tiers for Canada Soccer's Canada Red program range from free to $5,000 a year.

Sources:

  • FIFA
  • The Associated Press
  • Canada Soccer
  • On Location

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