World Cup tickets are on sale. Scoring them may not be easy — or cheap
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The first opportunity to score regular tickets for the 2026 World Cup is here. But be warned: Tickets may not be easy to get — and they likely won't be cheap.
Demand for the popular men's tournament is expected to soar even higher once the tournament kicks off across the United States, Mexico and Canada in June.
FIFA, the organization behind the World Cup, is also upending the way it sells tickets for its flagship tournament, which could compound the challenges of scoring them.
Most prominently, FIFA is set to unveil a controversial pricing system: They say it's not the same as dynamic pricing — but prices will adjust based on demand.
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Here's what to know about ticket sales for the World Cup.
There will be multiple sales dates for tickets
The first window to get tickets will open on Sept. 10 and end on Sept. 19 — but only for eligible VISA cardholders. And they must first register their interest with FIFA. And people won't be able to actually buy tickets then.
According to information provided by FIFA, those who apply will be drawn into a lottery.
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