What is FIFA World Cup 26?
FIFA World Cup 26 is the largest edition of the tournament to date. It will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States across 16 host cities, with 48 teams and 104 matches scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
FAQ
World Cup 26 supporter FAQ
This page keeps the most practical tournament questions in one place, so supporters can move from planning basics into tickets, hospitality, schedules and host-city research without leaving the site.
How do I buy tickets?
Standard tickets should be purchased through FIFA's official ticketing channels, typically via FIFA.com/tickets. Tickets are usually released in phases, so the safest approach is to create an official account, follow sales announcements and avoid unofficial resale platforms.
How do I buy hospitality packages?
Official hospitality products should be purchased through FIFA.com/hospitality or other authorised sales channels. For World Cup 26, official hospitality is handled through On Location, and packages typically combine premium seating with dedicated entry, food, drink or additional guest experiences.
What is the Fan Festival, where is it and is it free?
A Fan Festival or official fan zone is usually a large public viewing and event space set up by a host city, with big-screen match broadcasts, food, sponsor activity and city-wide celebration programming. Exact locations are announced by each host city. Many cities aim to make these areas publicly accessible, but entry rules, booking requirements and whether everything is fully free will depend on each city's final event plan.
How early should I arrive on matchday?
As a practical rule, supporters should plan to reach the stadium district at least two to three hours before kick-off. World Cup matchdays often involve layered security, ticket checks, transport controls, fan-zone queues and longer walking routes around the venue.
Where should I look for city events, transport updates and pre-match information?
The most useful combination is FIFA's official tournament pages, each host city's official site and the local city transport or tourism channels. FIFA handles event-level updates, while host city sites are often better for Fan Festival details, city activations, volunteer announcements and local transport guidance.