World Cup 2026 Tickets Price: Semifinal Guide
The 2026 World Cup semifinals take place on July 14 and July 15. Two venues host these matches: AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Here is a complete pricing and access guide.
SEMIFINAL 1: JULY 14, AT&T STADIUM, DALLAS
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Capacity up to 100,000. Retractable roof and full climate control. Home of the Dallas Cowboys. This is the largest venue hosting a semifinal in World Cup history.
The teams playing Semifinal 1 come from the upper bracket half of the tournament, which based on the draw includes Argentina and France on separate sides (meaning they cannot meet before the Final).
SEMIFINAL 2: JULY 15, MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM, ATLANTA
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Capacity 72,000. Modern multipurpose facility opened 2017. Translucent fixed canopy roof. Accessible by MARTA rail from downtown Atlanta.
The teams playing Semifinal 2 come from the opposite bracket half.
PRICE RANGE FOR SEMIFINALS
Face value World Cup 2026 Tickets Price range from approximately $2,000 to $6,000+ depending on category. These prices are significantly above the group stage and even quarterfinal pricing.
On the secondary market, semifinal tickets will be priced based on which nations are competing. If the USA reaches a semifinal, prices for that game will exceed almost any other sporting ticket in American history.
HOW TO GET SEMIFINAL TICKETS
Option 1: FIFA Resale Marketplace from April 2, 2026. Monitor regularly for listings.
Option 2: Last-Minute Sales Phase in early April 2026. Very limited inventory expected for semifinals.
Option 3: On Location hospitality packages. Guaranteed access at premium prices.
Option 4: StubHub and SeatGeek. Strong buyer protection at above face value pricing.
THE STRATEGY FOR UNKNOWN TEAMS
Many fans buy semifinal tickets without knowing which teams are playing. The ticket is for the bracket position and venue. For Dallas Semifinal 1, you buy a Category 2 seat at AT&T Stadium on July 14 regardless of who plays.
This is a legitimate and common approach. You are guaranteed a World Cup semifinal experience. The specific teams are revealed when the quarterfinals conclude on July 11.
THE ATMOSPHERE
A World Cup semifinal in a climate-controlled 100,000-seat stadium is one of the most intense sporting experiences possible. The three-day gap between the Final (July 19) and the semifinals creates maximum anticipation. Whatever teams are playing, the noise and emotion of a World Cup semifinal is in a different class than any regular match.