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Published: Sep. 10, 2025

Everything you need to know about World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America in 2026, and it’s going to be unlike anything we’ve seen before. For the first time, the world’s biggest sporting event will stretch across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. It’s a once-in-a-generation chance to witness soccer history in your own backyard.

But with millions of fans tracking the World Cup, how do you stay ahead of every update? That’s where Gametime comes in. With Favoriting, you’ll get instant alerts on schedule releases, matchup announcements, and ticket phases—so you’re always in the know and never out of the loop.

What is Gametime’s Favoriting feature?

Fans can get alerts for FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule updates and event information by using the Favoriting feature in the Gametime app. Here’s how it works—and gives you a major advantage:

  1. In the app, tap the heart on your favorite World Cup teams, matches, or cities. You can also favorite the host nations (USA, Canada, Mexico), as well as the general World Cup 2026 performer page.
  2. Sit back while Gametime turns into your personal World Cup tracker.
  3. You’ll get alerts when the latest 2026 World Cup tournament information is released.

That’s it. You focus on perfecting your face paint skills while we keep an eye on the event.

How to buy 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets?

To get tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, fans wanting to secure tickets early can register for the official FIFA ticket lottery, which opens September 10–19, 2025. This initial draw is open exclusively to Visa cardholders. 

The FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket lottery works in phases. First, selected applicants will be notified on September 29 and assigned a purchase timeslot starting October 1. Each fan can buy up to four tickets per match (maximum 40 total), but receiving a timeslot doesn’t guarantee availability since demand is going to be massive. With dynamic pricing in play, FIFA advises locking in early if you already know your city or team. 

When to buy 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets?

The best time to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets depends on your fan style.

Early planners: Enter the September 10 lottery to lock in tickets right away. If you know which teams and cities you’re interested in, you may be able to snag seats before anyone else. Roughly 1 million out of 6 million total tickets will be part of this first release.

Super fans: Wait until the matchup schedule drops on December 5. That’s when you’ll know exactly where and when your team is playing. Favoriting the World Cup page in the Gametime app ensures you’ll get an alert as soon as the schedule is live.

Spontaneous fans: Sometimes, good things—and deals—come to those who wait. You might be able to score great prices on last-minute or match-day tickets when sellers are eager to offload. 

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The tournament runs from June through July 2026 across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. With games spread from Toronto to Seattle to Mexico City and beyond, Favoriting your national team (or teams) and a few host cities in the Gametime app is the smartest way to hear about unmissable matchups as the tournament progresses.

It’s not just a game. The world is coming to your backyard, and you won’t want to miss it! 

What is the World Cup schedule?

The general match schedule dates, times, and locations are already set and available on sales-gametime.com. FIFA will release the finalized team matchups on December 5, 2025. Favoriting in the Gametime app ensures you’ll know the moment those details drop.

Your smart guide for World Cup 2026

The 2026 World Cup matchups are going to be the hottest of the decade—but you’ve got Gametime in your corner. Download the app, and favorite your teams, cities, host nations, and World Cup page. Then, kit up and get ready for World Cup 2026 to be the moment of your life.