Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental sits Monterrey, the second-largest city in Mexico. With stunning mountain peaks overlooking the city and a sports-centered society on the ground, Monterrey was a no-brainer choice when it was selected to help host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tickets won't last long to see matches in the picturesque city.
The Nuevo León capital will host four matches throughout the tournament, all going down at Estadio Monterrey, also known as Estadio BBVA.
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The stadium opened just 10 years prior, but it's quickly become a must-visit venue in Mexico. It certainly helps having mountain views overlooking the dome.
Regardless, Monterrey is a soccer city if there's ever been one. While the city will host only four matches throughout the tournament, they are almost guaranteed to be some of the best throughout the summer.
Want to make a trip down to Monterrey? Here's what you need to know to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA World Cup in Monterrey tickets
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Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA. The Visa presale draw, the first of sale of the tournament, closed on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.
Those interested in seeing matches in Monterrey can register for the latest news and ticket information here.
However, you can also purchase tickets through StubHub now. City and location can be sorted using drop down selections. Passes are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA and may be priced higher than face value.
As of fall 2025, no passes are available for Monterrey matches.
Click the link below to view the latest ticket availability.
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FIFA World Cup in Monterrey schedule
While matchups are yet to be determined, a FIFA World Cup schedule is set with play dates decided.
Below is the schedule for all games at Estadio Monterrey.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Sun., June 14 | Group Stage | Group F - TBD |
| Sat., June 20 | Group Stage | Group F - TBD |
| Wed., June 24 | Group Stage | Group A - TBD |
| Mon., June 29 | Round of 32 | Group F winner vs. Group C runner-up |
FIFA World Cup in Monterrey teams, groups
Participating teams and groups will be determined in spring of 2026. However, all three host countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – have earned automatic bids to the World Cup.
Here's how qualifications are split between confederations:
- AFC – Eight direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CAF – Nine direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CONCACAF – Six direct spots + two inter-confederations play-off places
- CONMEBOL – Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place
- OFC – One direct spot + one inter-confederations play-off place
- EUFA – 16 direct spots
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. It includes Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay, Morocco and Tunisia.
Estadio Monterrey seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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