Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara is set to host six World Cup matches — five group-stage games in June and one Round of 32 match on July 1. The schedule: Qatar vs. Switzerland on June 13, Austria vs. Jordan on June 16, a UEFA playoff winner vs. Paraguay on June 19, Jordan vs. Algeria on June 22, and Australia vs. Paraguay on June 25. During the tournament, the venue will officially be listed as San Francisco Bay Area Stadium — that’s a FIFA naming requirement, not a ticketing error.
Most official sales windows have already closed. The Visa presale, early draw phases, and national federation allocations all wrapped up in late 2025 and early 2026. The next official opportunity is the Last-Minute Sales Phase, expected to open April 2, 2026. FIFA typically runs these on a first-come, first-served basis, though a queue or randomized selection system is possible. Around the same time, FIFA is expected to reopen its Resale Marketplace at collect.fifa.com — an official platform where ticket holders can resell at face value or below. The marketplace closed February 22, and as of publication, no other official channels are available.
To have any shot at Last-Minute Sales, set up your FIFA.com account and add a payment method now. When sales go live, inventory moves in seconds.
The secondary market is active right now. StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and Goal Tickets are the major platforms — all offer buyer guarantees and refund policies if an event is canceled. Group-stage tickets are currently starting around $450–$650; Round of 32 seats are averaging $2,000 and up. Before buying, check the stadium seating map — SeatGeek and Vivid Seats both offer section-view previews so you know exactly what you’re getting.
One thing worth knowing about categories: FIFA overhauled its pricing structure for 2026. Previously, categories tracked proximity to the field. Now they track tier level. Cat 1 is the lower bowl — the most expensive. Cat 4 is the upper deck — the most affordable. The catch: the vast majority of Levi’s Stadium seats landed in Cat 1, meaning even midfield upper sections may carry the top-tier price.
If you’d rather skip the lottery altogether, VIP hospitality packages are available through On Location, FIFA’s sole official hospitality partner. Packages include a ticket, premium seating, food, and drinks. The price is significantly higher than a standard ticket, but inventory is available year-round. Reach them at 1-844-652-1685 or fifaworldcup26.hospitality.fifa.com.
A word on fraud: 2026 World Cup tickets exist in mobile format only, through the FIFA app. There are no paper tickets. Any listing offering a printable ticket, or anything sold through Telegram, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace, should be treated as a scam. The only legitimate source is fifa.com.
Information is current as of March 2026. Secondary market prices change daily. Always review platform terms before purchasing.