World Cup 2026
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I have purchased World Cup tickets.
My window opened at 11. At this stage in this pre-sale, all of the Cat 3 and 4 tickets were gone, and the other categories were several times more expensive - especially in MetLife, which carries the highest prices outside of games in which the host teams play.
It was tricky getting into the queue for this window. There is a link in the e-mail that FIFA sends, but clicking that only led to an error message. You actually have to go to FIFA's World Cup website, log in and then go to the ticket page. If you are in your lottery window, that page will have a link to the pre-sale.
You can buy up to 40 tickets, with a maximum of 4 tickets for any single game. There is no limit to how many times you can go back and purchase, so long as it is within your window. I bought tickets for 4 different games, 3 in New Jersey and 1 in Philadelphia. I don't plan to attend that many, but this will give me flexibility, and I am hopeful I can unload the others at cost.
My window opened at 11. At this stage in this pre-sale, all of the Cat 3 and 4 tickets were gone, and the other categories were several times more expensive - especially in MetLife, which carries the highest prices outside of games in which the host teams play.
It was tricky getting into the queue for this window. There is a link in the e-mail that FIFA sends, but clicking that only led to an error message. You actually have to go to FIFA's World Cup website, log in and then go to the ticket page. If you are in your lottery window, that page will have a link to the pre-sale.
You can buy up to 40 tickets, with a maximum of 4 tickets for any single game. There is no limit to how many times you can go back and purchase, so long as it is within your window. I bought tickets for 4 different games, 3 in New Jersey and 1 in Philadelphia. I don't plan to attend that many, but this will give me flexibility, and I am hopeful I can unload the others at cost.
I have the ability to buy more until late Saturday morning...
Someone shared this Google Doc with me, and I found it very helpful when buying tickets.
docs.google.com
World Cup 2026 Prices
twsj91
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In case anyone is wondering about supply... someone I work with offered to get me tickets after winning the lottery. As of yesterday afternoon the only available Metlife games are group stage Cat. 2.
Since this Visa presale only released 15% of all tickets available I'm going to take my chances on the next presale at the end of October. Really hoping for a knockout round so I have better chances at getting of seeing quality teams. I really don't want to have spent $500 and get stuck with Suriname vs England in a 9-0 blow out. I'm willing to travel so fingers crossed... but if it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck so we shall see.
Since this Visa presale only released 15% of all tickets available I'm going to take my chances on the next presale at the end of October. Really hoping for a knockout round so I have better chances at getting of seeing quality teams. I really don't want to have spent $500 and get stuck with Suriname vs England in a 9-0 blow out. I'm willing to travel so fingers crossed... but if it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck so we shall see.
I think waiting for future pre-sales is not a bad idea, especially if you want to get lower category tickets.
ZYanksRule
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I think I'm waiting until closer to game-time and hoping secondary market prices crater. These FIFA prices are extortionate.
Same here. I can't justify spending $2K+ for my family of 4 to go to a group stage game. At this price point, it's like choosing between a 2-hour soccer match or a decent vacation somewhere.
Additionally, it's unfortunate to profit from the current political chaos in the country, but if things continue, one has to wonder if many international fans will opt for the games in Mexico and Canada over the matches in the US, potentially driving down second-market pricing.
Okay. There should be plenty of opportunities after this.
It would be good to meet face to face at some point. Are you going to the Third Rail Tailgate?
We are in 307.
It would be good to meet face to face at some point. Are you going to the Third Rail Tailgate?
We are in 307.
ZYanksRule
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Yeah I think the immigration situation will cause far fewer international fans to come, especially from Latin American countries. These ticket prices are not sustainable. It's like concerts that charge the premium tickets, but cut prices day-of when they haven't sold. I'm hoping FIFA will be forced to do the same.
CONCACAF WC qualifying is wild tonight! Haiti, what a story, Curacao, will be the smallest country ever, Panama's in for the second time in a row (and ever). Jamaica and Suriname (another tiny would-be first timer) going to the inter-confederation playoffs. Suriname's last gasp goal put them in ahead of Honduras, who are out, along with Costa Rica (poor Alonso), Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Trinidad.
Interesting that 4 of the advancing nations are Caribbean, just 1 is Central American...
Interesting that 4 of the advancing nations are Caribbean, just 1 is Central American...
My wife's Haitian family just got a bunch more excited about next summer.
Everyone expected some additional minows to get in with the field expansion but CONCACAF still managed to surprise as several usually strong teams disappointed.
In Europe Scotland is already in after I think benefitting from a weak Group. But Norway getting the auto bid over Italy is a shock even though Haaland is a unique talent. Then Italy's coach whined about CONMEBOL's 7 bids lol. Dude, you're ranked top ten in the world and couldn't win one of 12 European Groups.
With Scotland making it , I am going to have to mortgage the house now to ensure I get tickets
The atmosphere in the game yesterday was amazing , goosebumps watching the anthems
And the ending was just insane with 3 worldies of goals , I was watching it on my phone on the LIRR and pretty sure everyone thought I was crazy
The atmosphere in the game yesterday was amazing , goosebumps watching the anthems
And the ending was just insane with 3 worldies of goals , I was watching it on my phone on the LIRR and pretty sure everyone thought I was crazy
Was that you?.......I was watching it on my phone on the LIRR and pretty sure everyone thought I was crazy
More than usual?
True , normal day on the railroad
That game was a thing of beauty.
Ok. This is totally random. But you make this comment about the Scotland match. In the early years of eBay they ran a commercial (tried to find it but couldn't) that opens on a couple. The husband is setting up an auction to sell an ugly green lamp I think. The wife behind him says, "Do you really think anyone is going to want that ugly thing?" The scene switches to a guy in front of his computer clicking Buy on the lamp and pans out to show that the entire room is filled to brimming with all things in the color green. It closes back on a close in shot of his face, tear trickling down his cheek, and he says - in a Scottish accent - "It's a thing of beauty."
Ever since then I've only been able to hear that phrase in a Scottish accent.
I feel like the nature of this post really better belongs in the stadium thread. But whaddyagonedo?
