How to Buy FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Tickets: Check Dates, Match Schedules, Prices, and Resale

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up, and fans across the globe are scrambling to secure their seats for the qualifiers. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams and hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the qualifiers are more competitive and thrilling than ever. Here's your complete guide to buying tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

How to Buy 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Tickets?

Tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers are usually released in stages. The primary source for tickets is the official football association of the home nation for any given match. For example, if you want to see England play at Wembley, you should visit the official FA website. Tickets are often first made available to members of the official supporters' club before a general sale period begins.

For high-demand matches, tickets can sell out almost instantly. In such cases, resale sites can be very helpful. Secondary platforms like StubHub and Viagogo provide a safe and secure way to purchase tickets from other fans. These sites serve as marketplaces, allowing you to find tickets right up until match day.

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Ticket Prices

Here's how to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Tickets.

• StubHub: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier tickets starting at $12
• Viagogo: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier tickets starting at $13

The price of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers tickets varies significantly based on several factors, including the match, the location, the seating category, and the point of purchase. Tickets sold officially through national football associations can be quite affordable, sometimes starting as low as £20 to £30 for less high-profile matches. However, for major clashes like Brazil vs. Argentina or England vs. Kosovo, the face-value prices will be much higher and tend to sell out very quickly. On resale platforms such as StubHub and Viagogo, you may pay above the face value for tickets. The advantage is that you can also find good deals, especially for less popular games or closer to the start time, when sellers might lower their prices to avoid having unused tickets. Currently, you can find tickets on resale sites for some fixtures for as little as $12, while premium seats for high-profile matchups could cost several hundred pounds. The key is to compare prices across different platforms and be flexible with your seating choices if you are on a budget.

2026 World Cup Qualification — Schedules and Results

• South America (CONMEBOL) — Started September 2023
• Asia (AFC) — Started October 2023
• Africa (CAF) — Started November 2023
• North and Central America (CONCACAF) — Started March 2024
• Oceania (OFC) — Started September 2024
• Europe (UEFA) — Started March 2025

With hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States already qualified, the competition for the remaining 45 spots at the 2026 World Cup is heating up. As of October 2025, numerous nations around the globe are still vying for a chance to participate. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the teams competing in each continental confederation.

UEFA (Europe)

The European qualifiers group stage is in full swing, with 54 nations competing for 16 spots across 12 groups. The teams still in contention include:
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, England, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and Wales.

CONMEBOL (South America)

The famously competitive South American qualifiers feature all 10 nations competing in a single group for up to seven available spots. The participating countries are: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

AFC (Asia)

The Asian qualifiers have reached the critical third round, where 18 teams are competing for up to nine spots. The remaining nations include: Australia, Bahrain, China, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan.

CAF (Africa)

The African group stage includes 53 nations competing for up to 10 spots. The nations still in contention are: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

CONCACAF (North, Central America, and the Caribbean)

With the hosts already qualified, the remaining nations are in the third and final round of qualifying. The 12 teams battling for up to five spots are:
Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.

OFC (Oceania)

For the first time, Oceania has a guaranteed spot, with a second nation able to qualify via a playoff. The third round of qualification features these eight teams: Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, and Vanuatu.