If you are searching for the FIFA Resale Marketplace for World Cup 2026, the shortest useful answer is yes: it is open now, and it is FIFA's official channel for buying tickets originally purchased by other fans.
Many fans still mix together three different things: FIFA's regular sales phases, the official resale marketplace and unauthorized resale sites. FIFA's own ticketing guidance draws a much clearer line between them than most social posts or fan threads do.
At a glance
Marketplace status
Open now
Reopened
April 2, 2026
Who uses Resale
Canada, U.S. and international fans
Who uses Exchange
Mexico residents
Fee
15% inclusive of taxes
Quick answers
Is the FIFA Resale Marketplace open now?
Yes. FIFA says the marketplace reopened on April 2, 2026.
Is the FIFA Resale Marketplace official?
Yes. FIFA describes it as the official and secure channel for resale or exchange.
Who can use the FIFA Resale Marketplace?
FIFA says it is for residents of Canada, the United States and international fans.
What is the FIFA Exchange Marketplace?
It is the parallel official marketplace intended for residents of Mexico.
What tickets can I buy there?
FIFA says only Single Match Tickets are available for purchase on the marketplace.
What are the fees?
FIFA says the fee for buying or reselling/exchanging tickets on the marketplace is 15% of the total price, inclusive of taxes.
Yes. As of May 3, 2026, the FIFA Resale Marketplace is open.
FIFA's official marketplace overview says the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace closed on February 22, 2026 and reopened on April 2, 2026. FIFA's ticketing FAQ also says fans could buy tickets originally purchased by other supporters through the marketplace starting on October 2, 2025.
The basic idea is the same, but the audience and pricing rules are not identical. FIFA says the FIFA Resale Marketplace is available to Canadian, American and international residents, while the FIFA Exchange Marketplace is intended for residents of Mexico. The clearest difference is in pricing: FIFA says sellers in Mexico cannot list tickets above the original purchase price on the Exchange Marketplace.
FIFA Resale Marketplace vs FIFA Exchange Marketplace
The official split inside FIFA's World Cup 2026 ticket resale system
| Feature | FIFA Resale Marketplace | FIFA Exchange Marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| Who can use it? | Residents of Canada, the United States and other international markets | Residents of Mexico |
| Main purpose | Official resale channel for non-Mexico users | Official exchange/resale channel for Mexico |
| Pricing rule for sellers | Prices may vary based on FIFA rules and applicable law | Sellers cannot list above the original purchase price |
| Buying rule | Marketplace prices may vary | Buyers in Mexico purchase at the same cost or lower than the original purchase price |
| Currency context | CAD for Canada, USD for the U.S. and international buyers | MXN for Mexico |
FIFA handles Mexico through the Exchange Marketplace and applies a more restrictive pricing framework there.
FIFA's ticketing help pages say the Resale Marketplace is for Canadian, American and international residents, while the Exchange Marketplace is for Mexican residents. Many fans assume every ticket product appears on the marketplace, but FIFA says only Single Match Tickets are available to buy there. FIFA's own guidance also says the normal sales phases may offer a wider variety of ticket products and categories.
FIFA's ticketing FAQ says the fee for purchasing tickets on the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is 15% of the total cost, inclusive of taxes. FIFA also says the fee for reselling or exchanging tickets on the marketplace is 15% of the total price, inclusive of taxes.
That does not mean every listing will cost the same across countries or products. FIFA says resale and exchange prices may vary depending on the host country and ticket product, and can also be affected by legal restrictions or FIFA ticketing rules.
Yes. FIFA says tickets successfully purchased during the Last-Minute Sales Phase can be listed on the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace. FIFA also says tickets can remain listed up to one hour before kick-off. Any ticket still listed at that point will be removed and returned to the ticketing account.
FIFA also says resale is not guaranteed, newly listed tickets may take time to appear, and listed prices cannot be edited directly after submission. A seller who wants to change the price must withdraw the ticket and submit it again.
The first check is whether you are using the right official channel. The second is ticket type, because FIFA says only Single Match Tickets are available to buy there. If you need a wider overview of official products and current sale phases, the main ticket guide is still the better starting point.
If you are deciding whether a resale ticket is worth buying, the next questions are usually about the match, city and travel setup. That is where the April 22 ticket update and the host city guides become the most useful companion reads.
As of May 3, 2026, the FIFA Resale Marketplace is open and remains the official way for many fans to buy or resell World Cup 2026 tickets through FIFA's system.
The key points are simple: the Resale Marketplace is for Canadian, U.S. and international users, the Exchange Marketplace is for Mexican residents, only Single Match Tickets are available to buy there, and FIFA says both purchase and resale/exchange fees are 15% inclusive of taxes.
FIFA resale/exchange marketplace overview
When can I purchase tickets via the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace?
When can I resell/exchange my tickets?
What are the fees for purchasing on the marketplace?
What are the fees for reselling/exchanging on the marketplace?
Can Last-Minute Sales Phase tickets be listed?