Latest News About Fifa Last Minute Sales Phase

Here’s the latest on FIFA World Cup last-minute ticket sales as of mid‑May 2026.

• What’s happening: FIFA has continued releasing tickets in a final, last-minute sales phase for the 2026 World Cup in the USA. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, with new inventory released in waves up to and during the tournament. This phase is designed to offer remaining seats for all 104 matches, including last‑minue on‑the‑day allocations in some cases.[1][3][4]

• How to buy: Access is via FIFA’s official ticketing site. Expect digital queues or waiting rooms during release windows, and you may be able to choose from multiple seating categories depending on the match and availability.[2][5][1]

• Resale marketplace: FIFA also reopened the official resale/exchange marketplace to allow ticket holders to list unwanted tickets, a feature emphasized during the final sales phase.[3][5]

• Timing and scope: The Last-Minute Sales Phase began in early April 2026 and has continued with periodic ticket drops through July 19, 2026—the tournament’s conclusion. Some outlets noted that the phase has no fixed end date, given ongoing inventory releases and potential on‑the‑day ticketing for select matches.[5][3]

Illustration: A typical flow is: (1) new inventory is released in waves on the official site, (2) fans join digital queues, (3) tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, (4) unused tickets can be listed via the resale marketplace, (5) the cycle repeats until the tournament ends.[1][3]

If you’d like, I can pull the most current wave times and help you set up reminders or compare prices across match options to maximize your chances.

Citations:

• FIFA World Cup 2026 Last-Minute Sales Phase details and wave releases.[1]
• Additional reporting on tickets for all 104 matches and first-come, first-served access.[2][3]
• Resale marketplace reopening and ongoing availability through July 19.[3][5]