You eagerly opened the email with the subject line "Outcome of Your World Cup 2026 Random Selection Draw Ticket Application", hoping for some positive news.

You read on and your heart sinks:

"Dear Football fan, Thank you for applying for World Cup 2026 ticket(s) during the Random Selection Draw. Unfortunately, your application was not successful, and no tickets have been allocated for purchase."

It is unclear how many fans have failed to get World Cup tickets, but at this point we can safely say it is in the millions. Plenty will have flights booked, accommodation sorted, but no tickets for the biggest football tournament of all time.

How To Get World Cup Tickets in 2026

The first World Cup tickets went on sale last September in the "Visa Presale Draw". This was swiftly followed in October 2025 by the "Early Ticket Draw" where it did not matter which credit card you had available.

During December 2025 and January 2026 there was the "Random Selection Draw". Those that entered were notified at the beginning of February. Some will have attempted to secure tickets in each draw so far with no success.

They may also have tried via their participating member association supporters club, eg the England Travel Club. This also only ran from December to January.

The Official World Cup Resale Website

Also, on the email from world football's governing body, fans looking for World Cup tickets are also provided with some further information.

"The next opportunity to secure tickets for the World Cup 2026 will be during the Last-Minute Sales Phase… You can browse available tickets in the Resale/Exchange Marketplace… Please note that availability depends on fan listings and it is not guaranteed."

Not mentioned on the email but widely available online, is the key information about the official World Cup Resale Website.

The resale/exchange marketplace is currently closed, since February 22, 2026. It reopens on April 2, 2026.

So, if you are looking to sell your tickets or to buy those that fans are no longer interested in, the key date for the diary is April 2, 2026. This is when the official World Cup resale website goes live again.

How Will the Official World Cup Marketplace Work?

Football's world governing body have confirmed that the World Cup marketplace will be on a "first come, first served" basis. This won't be a lottery type draw, you will simply enter the website, see which tickets are available and head to checkout.

There is no clarity however on what tickets will be available. For which games and at which prices. It is worth noting that football's governing body charges a 15% fee to both the buyer and the seller on each transaction through the official marketplace.

The most likely scenario is that the Mexico, USA and Canada games are sold out completely. As are Argentina, Brazil, England and Colombia. However for games involving smaller teams or fixtures that are not confirmed, due to World Cup play-offs, there will be tickets available.

The latter rounds, for example the World Cup semi-finals and World Cup final also must have received millions of applications in the initial three draws, and some tickets have gone to qualifying nations. Expecting those tickets to be available on the exchange is a fools errand.

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Where Can You Get World Cup Tickets Right Now?

As an aggregator of reliable resale tickets, all matches for the World Cup of 2026 are currently available on SeatPick. From the opening game between Mexico and South Africa to the final in the MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.

You can browse tickets for all 104 World Cup games on SeatPick right now and secure your spot at what will be the biggest football tournament of all time. At the time of writing, tickets start from £103 and there are plenty of bargains to be found.

World Cup 2026 Ticket Prices

So what does the current resale market look like? The range is enormous. The cheapest World Cup ticket available right now is just £103 for South Africa vs South Korea at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. At the other end, the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium starts from £4,299.

The opening game between Mexico and South Africa at the Estadio Azteca is the second most expensive fixture of the entire tournament, with tickets starting from £1,686. Colombia vs Portugal in Miami (from £1,100) and Mexico vs South Korea in Guadalajara (from £1,024) round out the priciest group stage games.

Monterrey stands out as the value destination of the tournament, with three of the ten cheapest matches taking place at the Estadio BBVA. Fans willing to explore beyond the headline fixtures can find some excellent deals.

Most Expensive World Cup 2026 Matches

Date	Event + Venue	Starting Price (£)
Jul 19	World Cup Final, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey	£4,299
Jun 11	Mexico vs South Africa, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City	£1,686
Jul 14	Semi-Final, AT&T Stadium, Arlington	£1,194
Jul 15	Semi-Final, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta	£1,187
Jun 27	Colombia vs Portugal, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami	£1,100
Jun 18	Mexico vs South Korea, Estadio Akron, Guadalajara	£1,024
Jul 10	Quarter-Final, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles	£818
Jul 3	Round of 32, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami	£812
Jun 24	Mexico vs TBD, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City	£809
Jun 12	United States vs Paraguay, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles	£805

All prices based on SeatPick resale listings as of February 15, 2026. Availability and pricing subject to change.

Cheapest World Cup 2026 Matches

Date	Event + Venue	Starting Price (£)
Jun 24	South Africa vs South Korea, Estadio BBVA, Monterrey	£103
Jun 20	Tunisia vs Japan, Estadio BBVA, Monterrey	£117
Jun 26	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia, NRG Stadium, Houston	£117
Jun 14	Tunisia vs TBD, Estadio BBVA, Monterrey	£122
Jun 18	South Africa vs TBD, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta	£130
Jun 22	Jordan vs Algeria, Levi's Stadium, San Francisco	£134
Jun 27	Uzbekistan vs TBD, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta	£135
Jun 16	Austria vs Jordan, Levi's Stadium, San Francisco	£139
Jun 27	Algeria vs Austria, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City	£139
Jun 24	Morocco vs Haiti, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta	£146

All prices based on SeatPick resale listings as of February 15, 2026. Availability and pricing subject to change.

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Most Expensive Teams at the World Cup 2026

Mexico top the list as the most expensive team to watch at the 2026 World Cup, with an average starting price of £1,173 across their three group stage matches. As hosts playing the opening game at the iconic Estadio Azteca, the premium is understandable.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is Scotland, whose average starting price of £539 makes them the seventh most expensive team at the tournament. This is largely driven by their high-profile group stage opponents including Brazil and Morocco.

Rank	Team	Avg. Starting Price (£)
1	Mexico	£1,173
2	South Africa	£639
3	Portugal	£637
4	Colombia	£623
5	United States	£622
6	Brazil	£592
7	Scotland	£539
8	Argentina	£507
9	England	£458
10	South Korea	£451

Average starting prices calculated from group stage matches only. All prices based on SeatPick resale listings as of February 15, 2026. Availability and pricing subject to change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the official World Cup resale marketplace reopen?

The official Resale/Exchange Marketplace reopens on April 2, 2026 at 11:00 am Eastern Time. It has been closed since February 22, 2026 and no buying, selling, or transferring of tickets is possible during the closure period.

How does the official resale marketplace work?

Unlike the previous ticket draws, the resale marketplace operates on a first come, first served basis. Fans can list tickets they no longer want, and other fans can purchase them directly. Football's governing body charges a 15% fee to both the buyer and the seller on each transaction.

Can I still get World Cup 2026 tickets if I missed all the draws?

Yes. The Last-Minute Sales Phase opens in early April 2026 and will sell remaining tickets on a first come, first served basis. You can also browse the resale marketplace when it reopens on April 2, or compare prices from trusted resellers on platforms like SeatPick, where all 104 matches are currently available.

What is the cheapest World Cup 2026 ticket available?

As of February 15, 2026, the cheapest World Cup ticket available on SeatPick is £103 for South Africa vs South Korea at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on June 24. Several other matches in Monterrey, Houston, and Atlanta also offer tickets under £140.