Six months before kickoff, USMNT fans face a costly decision ahead of the 2026 World Cup
With six months to go until kickoff, USMNT fans now know when and where to watch – but the cost of following the team may come as a shock.

The United States men’s national team is exactly six months away from its debut at the 2026 World Cup, a tournament it will host and where it will face Paraguay, Australia and the winner of a playoff involving Turkey, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Romania.
Team USA already knows the venues and kickoff times for its group-stage games, which will be played on June 12, 19 and 25 in Los Angeles and Seattle, respectively.
FIFA on Thursday launched the third phase of ticket sales for World Cup games, a stage that allows USMNT fans to selectively purchase tickets to follow Mauricio Pochettino’s team during the group stage.
Following the USMNT through the group stage will not come cheap. Fans hoping to attend all three group games would need to spend as much as $4,500 to see the meetings with Paraguay, Australia and the playoff winner.
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— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) December 12, 2025
That figure assumes Category 1 seating at both SoFi Stadium and Lumen Field for all three USMNT games at the World Cup.
More affordable options are available for supporters on a tighter budget. Ticket prices drop significantly in Categories 2 and 3.
In Category 2, fans would pay up to $2,700 to attend all three group-stage games featuring the Stars and Stripes.
Category 3 is the most accessible option of the three, with an approximate total cost of $1,791 for all three games – not including travel or lodging at any of the host cities.
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