How to buy South Africa World Cup 2026 tickets: dates, fixtures, prices

South Africa have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, their first appearance since hosting in 2010. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with 48 teams competing in 104 matches over 34 days.

Bafana Bafana are drawn into Group A and will feature on the opening day. South Africa’s group schedule begins with Mexico at Estadio Azteca on June 11, followed by a match against the UEFA Playoff D side in Atlanta on June 18, and finishes against South Korea at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on June 24.

The opener at the Azteca promises a memorable atmosphere in front of around 80,000 fans, evoking memories of 2010. Tickets are available through FIFA’s official site and verified secondary marketplaces. The next official sales phase will run as a Random Selection Draw, where applications are entered into a lottery and successful applicants are usually notified within a month.

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