FIFA Opens Last-Minute Ticket Sales Phase from April 1

FIFA announced on March 26 that a final last-minute ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup will begin April 1 on a first-come, first-served basis. Over one million tickets were sold in prior windows amid unprecedented demand — more than 500 million applications received. The announcement follows sustained fan and player backlash over pricing, with Final tickets reaching $143,750 on FIFA's official resale platform.