Buying tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to take patience, research and a lot of luck. And the ticket window is about to begin.

From Sept. 10-19, Visa cardholders can enter a pre-sale draw covering all 104 games for the expanded 48-team tournament, which is being co-hosted by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

The FIFA lottery is worldwide, with the pre-sale — Visa is a FIFA World Cup partner — to be followed by "multiple additional" ticket phases.

It is one of three ways Canadians can get tickets.

In addition to hospitality packages (already available), which range in price from $2,500 for a single-game package to the sky's the limit for bespoke experiences, Canadians will also be able to enter a separate lottery for a shot at Canada Soccer's ticket allotment for Canada's games.

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