World Cup 2026: How do Scotland fans get tickets for the tournament? Dates, fixtures and application process
Here is all the ticketing information Scotland fans need after sealing their place at the World Cup 2026.
Scotland will be at next summer’s World Cup after an astonishing 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden Park sealed qualification for the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Need us to repeat that? Scotland WILL be in the World Cup next summer! On a night where drama ruled, chaos reigned, and Hampden witnessed some of the greatest scenes in its history, strikes from Scott McTominay, Lawrence Shankland, Kieran Tierney, and Kenny McLean sealed a historic win that will be etched in Scottish football history for years to come.
Having secured a spot at the tournament, fans are already searching for efficient ways to reach the World Cup on SkyScanner. Many supporters are desperate to see Scotland play in the tournament for the first time in 28 years. But how can you secure your tickets to the competition?
Here is all the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 ticketing news for Scotland supporters:
When is the World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin on Thursday 11 June 2026 at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca. The competition will end with the final on July 19 2026, and takes place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States.
When are tickets on sale for the World Cup?
Yes, sales for the tournament have already started with Phase 1 (the VISA pre-sale draw), which took place between September 10 and September 19, 2025. As part of a special ticketing process, VISA cardholders were able to purchase over one million tickets during the phase via a lottery system. A second phase of ticket sales started on October 27, but this also now appears to have ended.
World Cup 2026 host stadiums
- Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) - Toronto, Canada
- BC Place - Vancouver, Canada
- Estadio Azteca - Mexico City, Mexico
- Estadio Guadalajara (Estadio Akron) - Guadalajara, Mexico
- Estadio Monterrey (Estadio BBVA) - Monterrey, Mexico
- Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) - Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) - Massachusetts, Boston, United States
- Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) - Dallas, Texas, United States
- Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) - Houston, Texas, United States
- Kansas City Stadium (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium) Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) - Los Angeles, California, United States
- Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium) - Miami, Florida, United States
- New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) - New Jersey, United States
- Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) - Santa Clara, California, United States
- Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field Seattle) -Washington, Seattle, United States
How can Scotland fans get tickets to the World Cup?
Residents from each of the host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the USA - have now entered a priority period for tickets, which began on November 12, and enables them to purchase 75 per cent of single-match tickets allocated to their country. When this period comes to an end, both host-nation and international fans who entered the draw will be randomly assigned time slots to purchase any remaining tickets.
If you have applied for a ticket in Phase 2 via the ticketing portal, FIFA will notify you via an email with a designated date and time window to access the purchasing portal and purchase your ticket. While it is not yet confirmed as to when, FIFA will release additional tickets in later phases, with more information set to be released via FIFA’s official ticketing site in due course.
The draw for the World Cup will take place at the Kennedy Centre in the American capital of Washington DC on Friday, December 5, 2025, and a random selection ticket draw will take place thereafter.
“During this phase, fans will be able to submit applications for specific matches once the group-stage matchups have been revealed. Closer to the tournament, fans will be able to purchase any remaining inventory on a first come, first served basis.” says FIFA’s official website.
Scotland fans signed up to Supporters Group are also likely to be able to apply at a later date, as they did for the European Championships in Germany in 2024, though details have not been confirmed at the time of writing.
If money is no object and you want to secure your place at the tournament, premium experiences are available for the World Cup (e.g., VIP seating, food/drink, lounge access) via On Location, FIFA's official partner. Prices begin at $1,000+ per person, and are able to be booked here.
How much are tickets for the World Cup 2026?
- Group Stage Matches: Starting at $60 (Cat 4, limited availability in upper corners for less popular games), but most seats are $200–$500+.
- Round of 32/16: $300–$1,500+
- Quarter-finals: $800–$3,000+
- Semi-finals: $1,500–$4,000+.
- Final (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey): $2,030–$6,730 (most upper-deck seats $2,790–$4,210.
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