The United States 2026 World Cup tickets and complete match schedule
The United States is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having secured its place after previously qualifying in 2022. The U.S. will compete in Group D against Paraguay, Australia, and a UEFA playoff team, marking its return to the tournament after a notable absence. The World Cup begins in June, with the U.S. opening its campaign against Paraguay on June 12 in Inglewood, California. To facilitate attendance, President Trump has announced the 'FIFA PASS' program to expedite visa processing for ticket holders. As the U.S. prepares for its 12th World Cup appearance, ticket sales for the matches are already underway.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off in June, with the U.S. facing Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Alongside Paraguay, the U.S. will also compete against Australia and a UEFA playoff team, which could be Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo.
This World Cup marks the U.S.'s return to the tournament where it previously finished third in 1930 and enters ranked No. 14 in FIFA's latest standings.
The U.S. will play its group stage matches in two locations: Inglewood and Seattle, with limited tickets available for each game.
The 'FIFA PASS' initiative was introduced to help accelerate visa processing for international fans planning to attend the matches.