Attending the 2026 World Cup as a family or group requires additional planning. https://worldcupwiki.com/tickets/ rules have specific provisions for groups that every family buyer needs to understand.
THE FOUR-TICKET LIMIT
FIFA allows a maximum of four tickets per person per match through the primary sales portal. For families of five or more, this creates a challenge. FIFA explicitly told The Athletic that groups of five or more should look at hospitality packages rather than standard tickets.
If your family has five members and wants to sit together, standard tickets through FIFA.com/tickets cannot accommodate all five in a single transaction. Two adults could each purchase up to four tickets, buying eight total across two accounts. Seating together in the same section is not guaranteed but may be possible depending on availability.
BUYING FOR CHILDREN
Children attending the World Cup need their own ticket. FIFA does not offer child pricing for standard tickets. Every seat in any category requires a purchased ticket regardless of the attendee's age.
For young children who do not require their own seat (for example, infants sitting on a parent's lap), check FIFA's specific age policy at FIFA.com/tickets for the current rules.
HOSPITALITY FOR GROUPS
On Location offers private suite packages for groups. MetLife Stadium Final suites are the highest end. Group hospitality at group stage venues starts at lower price points. For a group of 10 to 40 people, a private suite or hospitality box provides a self-contained premium experience without the logistical complexity of coordinating individual ticket purchases.
SEATING TOGETHER
During the lottery phases, FIFA could not guarantee that multiple applicants applying separately would receive adjacent seats. Fans who wanted to sit together were advised to submit applications from a single account (up to 4 tickets) rather than separate accounts.
For resale purchases, secondary market listings often show specific row and seat numbers. Buying two adjacent seats through StubHub or SeatGeek is more reliable for sitting next to a companion than through the primary lottery system.
PRACTICAL FAMILY TIPS
Pre-plan transport in groups. Multiple adults managing children in crowded stadium environments need a clear plan for where to meet if separated. Identify the stadium's family lounge or children's facilities before the match day.
Bring a portable battery pack for everyone's phones. Digital tickets require charged devices. A family of four with four phones approaching the end of their charge simultaneously before the match starts is a stressful situation.
Arrive early. Stadium security queues at World Cup matches can take 30 to 60 minutes. With children, arriving 90 minutes before kickoff is the minimum.