The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the hottest ticket in town. Well, in 16 towns to be specific.
FIFA provided a bit more clarity as to how much fans can expect to spend, although any Canadian that has ever paid for Toronto Raptors or Vancouver Canucks playoffs tickets knows how wild the secondary market can be.
Ticket prices for next year’s expanded tournament, which runs June 11 to July 19 across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada, will initially range from $60 USD (CAD $83) for group-stage matches to $6,730 USD (CAD $9,287) for the final. For the first time for a men’s World Cup, FIFA will adopt dynamic pricing, meaning ticket costs can fluctuate significantly depending on demand — a program tested at during this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, which saw ticket prices wildly vary from $200 initially to as low as $35 on Matchday at New York/New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
Canadian fans should brace for higher ticket costs than their American counterparts, with Toronto and Vancouver poised to be among the most expensive host cities. While official Canadian price points have not been released, Toronto—set to host six matches at BMO Field—and Vancouver—set to host seven games at BC Place—are both expected to carry premiums beyond the exchange rate.
Industry observers note that both cities are considered “Tier 1” North American markets, alongside New York and Los Angeles, while other U.S. host sites such as Houston, Kansas City and even Miami have historically offered cheaper prices for international soccer events.
“Get your tickets early,” urged World Cup Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi, warning that availability and affordability could shift quickly. “Anything could happen.”
You don’t need to be a soccer fan to know that demand will be intense. Sales are capped at four tickets per person per match and a maximum of 40 per buyer across the tournament’s 104 games. The first draw, limited to Visa cardholders, opens Sept. 11 and runs through September 19, with successful applicants receiving purchase timeslots starting Oct. 1.
The 2026 World Cup marks the event’s largest expansion, growing from 32 to 48 teams and from 64 to 104 matches. Canada will play its three group-stage games at home—opening June 12 in Toronto before matches on June 18 and June 24 in Vancouver.
Hospitality packages, already on sale, hint at the premium nature of Canadian pricing. At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey—host of the July 19 final—luxury packages range from US$3,500 to US$73,200 per person. Similar tiers are expected north of the border.
For Canadian fans, the message is clear: prepare for premium pricing and move fast when tickets go on sale.