FIFA Announces Ticket Prices for 2026 World Cup Playoffs in Mexico

FIFA has announced the dates and ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup playoff matches, which will be held at two stadiums in Mexico, with each hosting two matches to determine the final teams for the tournament. One of the teams is Bolivia, which has requested enhanced security from authorities for its visit to the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey following a wave of violence unleashed after the death of 'El Mencho'. This incident also prompted an evaluation of whether to proceed with the friendly match between Portugal and Mexico. The announcement stated that tickets will be available starting March 3, but the purchase link has already been enabled on the official FIFA website. How much do the tickets for the 2026 World Cup playoff matches in Mexico cost? According to information from the organizers, tickets for the 2026 World Cup playoff matches range from USD 11.50 to USD 17.50, equivalent to approximately 200 to 300 Mexican Pesos. The playoff tickets are divided into the following categories: Standard category: Traditional seating (includes only the seat). Accessible seating area: Seats assigned for people with disabilities and limited mobility. Standing room: Area without seats, only available at the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey. How to buy tickets for the 2026 World Cup playoff matches in Guadalajara and Monterrey? The only official site to purchase tickets for the 2026 World Cup matches, both for the main tournament and the playoffs, is through the official FIFA website in the Tickets section. Once there, you must locate the 'World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament' window, and clicking it will display a tab asking for the data you provided for your ID. Subsequently, the different playoff matchups are shown, and you choose one of them. After that, you select the type of ticket. In case you do not have a FIFA ID, the steps to obtain one are as follows: Go to the FIFA.COM website. Click on the profile icon and then on 'Sign Up'. Fill out the form that appears and click 'Continue'. You should receive an email to validate your account. Which and when are the 2026 World Cup playoff matches? Four 2026 World Cup playoff matches will be played in Mexico, where six teams will compete for two of the last remaining spots in the tournament. The Akron Stadium will host the following matches: Jamaica vs. New Caledonia: Thursday, March 26, at 9:00 PM Central Mexico Time. Winner of Game 1 vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo: Tuesday, March 31, at 3:00 PM Central Mexico Time. The games at the BBVA Stadium are: Bolivia vs. Suriname: Thursday, March 26, at 4:00 PM Central Mexico Time. Winner of Game 1 vs. Iraq: Tuesday, March 31, at 9:00 PM Central Mexico Time.