Update on 2026 World Cup Ticket Sales in Guadalajara

, one of the group’s most coveted matchups.

What You Need to Do to Participate in Phase 3 of the 2026 World Cup Guadalajara

FIFA reminded that there is only one official platform for ticket purchases: FIFA.com/tickets. Any alternative site poses a risk of fraud or invalid tickets. To register for the random lottery draw, the process involves:

• Logging in with your FIFA ID.
• Creating an account, if you don’t already have one.
• Registering your ticket application during the official dates of Phase 3.

Even if you participated in previous stages without success, you must re-register, as each phase is managed independently.

Application evaluations will occur after registration closes. If an application is accepted—in full or in part—the charge will be automatically processed in February 2026, without requiring re-entry of payment information.

FIFA Marketplace: Adjustments, Temporary Blocks, and Key Dates

While the lottery is underway, FIFA will implement significant changes to its official ticket resale and exchange platform. If you plan to use it to find tickets you couldn’t secure in previous phases, consider the following:

• Marketplace closed: from December 4th to December 11th at 10:00 AM (CDMX).
• From December 11th to December 15th, the Marketplace will only allow listing or withdrawing tickets, but not purchasing.
• Starting December 15th at 10:00 AM (CDMX), all functions, including purchasing, will be reactivated.

This means that during the initial days of Phase 3, the only way to obtain tickets will be through the random lottery draw. Direct purchasing will be temporarily unavailable.

2026 World Cup Hospitality in Guadalajara: The Premium Option Without Relying on the Lottery

For those looking to secure a spot without relying on luck, FIFA reminded that Hospitality packages are still available on FIFA.com/hospitality, through On Location, the official provider for the tournament. These packages include:

• Guaranteed tickets
• Hospitality lounges
• Premium food and beverages
• Preferential access and exclusive experiences

In Guadalajara, where demand will be particularly high due to matches involving Mexico and teams with large fan bases, this alternative is emerging as the most secure, albeit also the most expensive.

2026 World Cup Matches in Mexico: Distribution Across CDMX, Guadalajara, and Monterrey

Mexico will host a diverse selection of matches across its host cities: Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. Guadalajara, in particular, will experience intense matches, including the return of the Mexican National Team to Estadio Akron in a World Cup.

Mexico City – Estadio Azteca

• June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa (opening match)
• June 17: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia
• June 24: Denmark/Macedonia/Czech Republic/Ireland vs. Mexico
• June 30: Match 79 (Round of 32)
• July 5: Match 92 (Round of 16)

Guadalajara – Estadio Akron

• June 11: Republic of Korea vs. Denmark/Macedonia/Czech Republic/Ireland
• June 18: Mexico vs. Republic of Korea
• June 23: Colombia vs. DR Congo/Jamaica/New Caledonia
• June 26: Uruguay vs. Spain

Monterrey – Estadio BBVA

• June 14: Ukraine/Sweden/Poland/Albania vs. Tunisia
• June 20: Tunisia vs. Japan
• June 24: South Africa vs. Republic of Korea
• June 29: Match 75 (Round of 32)

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