Of the most expensive group stage games, three of the top six most expensive tickets are for Mexico. The most expensive US group-stage game is the match against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, where tickets start at $1,422. That ranks fifth on the list.

According to FIFA, the organization received more than 500 million ticket requests during the Random Selection Draw phase of ticket sales

Six games are coming to Kansas City in FIFA World Cup 26 next year. The fourth and final group-stage game pits Algeria against Austria in the Group J finale on June 27, 2026.

You might as well jump! That’s what an all-star lineup reminds us on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Van Halen ’s 1984 classic “Jump” gets a makeover. J Balvin and Amber Mark take vocal duties on the cover, while Blink-182’s Travis Barker fills it on up the drums, and guitar hero Steve Vai works his magic on the six-string.

Prominent soccer figures have called for fans to watch the tournament on TV instead of in the U.S., while some European lawmakers have even called for teams to pull out of playing.

Santiago Gimenez is racing against the clock to be ready for the World Cup after an ankle injury. ESPN spoke with the Mexico star.

Spain, Morocco and Portugal will co-host the 2030 tournament, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay hosting one game each.