It begins this Wednesday (10), at noon (Brasília time), the process of selling tickets for the 2026 World Cup, which takes place between June 11 and July 19, in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The race begins with the opening of the first window so that those interested in accompanying the matches subscribe to have a chance to buy the tickets-will be drawn to define who can purchase them. This first window will only be for Visa Card, FIFA’s commercial partner, and will continue to open until the 19th, also at noon.
The drawn will be notified by email from September 29 and will receive a date and time to buy tickets, starting sales scheduled for October 1st.
A second window for registration will open from October 27 to 31.
“New stages of sale will be opened in the coming months, ensuring all fans opportunities to register,” said FIFA. “Those who are not eligible for pre-sale Visa, are not successful in the draw or want to purchase additional entries will have new chances in the next steps.”
Ticket prices range from US $ 60 (R $ 326), in group stage matches, up to $ 6,730 (R $ 36,600), to accompany the final.
On the official website for the commercialization of tickets, there is a recommendation for fans to record interest.
According to FIFA (International Football Federation), this record of interest ensures that they are informed about ticket sales dates, next steps and processes.
The entity said that, depending on the commercialization phase, there may be a difference in purchase processes, payment methods and benefits.
First edition with 48 selections —16 more than at Qatar, in 2022 – the World Cup will have 104 matches, with the teams divided into 12 groups with four teams each. The first two of each key advances, with the 32 selections, facing the knockout matches.
The United States will house 78 games. Canada and Mexico will receive 13 each.
When sales start, single tickets for all tournament matches will be available.
The search for tourists for tickets for competition next year will begin amid a hardening in the migratory politics adopted by the United States.
President Donald Trump recently prohibited citizens from 12 countries, except for those who have seen valid or permanent or double nationality.
The measure reaches Iran, one of the countries that have already secured a place in the World Cup. The veto provides for exceptions to players, technicians, employees and relatives of members of the Asian selection, but blocks the entry of fans.
Alert for Visas Request
In late July, the US embassy in Brazil published an alert for those interested in watching the World Cup request visas for entry into the country as soon as possible.
The embassy stated that the waiting time for visa interviews varies according to the demand, the availability of team, the locality and the type of visa requested. According to Daniel Toledo, a lawyer who works in the area of international law, the average time for an interview at the US Consulate in Sao Paulo currently ranges from about eight to ten months.
The basic steps of the American visa request process are: the completion of the DS-160 form on the Embassy website; the payment of the consular fee (US $ 185, equivalent to R $ 1,003); Schedule of the interview at CASV (Visa Applicant Care Center) and the Consulate; and the face -to -face interview with the presentation of documents of bonds with Brazil, such as employment, income and real estate.
The consulate may also question the time of permanence, hosting, purchased passage and return plan. If the order is approved, the passport with the American visa is released within ten business days after the interview.
They are at greater risk of having the visa denied: people without proof of strong bonds with Brazil; Who has already exceeded the time of stay on previous trips; Criminal history requesters or lies in the interview; Conditioners who present inconsistencies between what they declare in the DS-160 and at the time of the interview; and young people without income, unemployed or in situations that indicate potential attempted irregular immigration.
Data from NTTO (National Travel and Tourism Office) indicate that about 1.2 million Brazilians visited the United States last year. Already Canada received approximately 120 thousand Brazilian tourists, according to Statistics Canada. Mexico recorded around 90,000 visitors from Brazil, according to data from the National Migración Institute.
Toledo pointed out that Canada and Mexico also require visa for the entry of Brazilian tourists, with the need to fill forms, interview and presentation of documents proving link with Brazil.
In the case of Canada, if the Brazilian has a valid American visa, he may only request the ETA electronic authorization.
To date, 18 teams are confirmed in the World Cup. In addition to the three hostesses, 15 reached their vacancies through the qualifying disputes. The Brazilian team secured its place in June.
