How to get tickets to see Lionel Messi at World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi may still be playing for Inter Miami, but supporters are hoping to see him back in Argentina’s famous blue and white at the World Cup 2026 in North America. With the curtain set to fall on his international career, fans have been eagerly buying tickets; Argentina’s first match is in Kansas City against Algeria on June 16.

Argentina’s group schedule is: Tue June 16 Argentina v Algeria (8pm CDT) at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City; Mon June 22 Argentina v Austria (12pm CDT) at AT&T Stadium, Arlington; Sat June 27 Argentina v Jordan (9pm CDT) at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Major ticket lotteries, including the Visa Presale, Early Ticket Draw and the Random Selection Draw, have concluded after more than 500 million requests, leaving primary availability at an all-time low.

The Last‑Minute Sales Phase has been live since April 1 and sells tickets on a first‑come, first‑served basis with immediate confirmation — the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.

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