The semi-finals are the last four of the 2026 World Cup, two matches that decide who reaches the final at MetLife Stadium. World Cup 2026 semi-final tickets cover both ties, played on 14 July in Dallas and 15 July in Atlanta. By this point, the field of 48 is down to four, every side is one win from a World Cup final, and these are the two biggest tickets of the tournament outside the final itself.
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Both semi-finals are fed by the quarter-final winners, so only the four strongest teams remain. The bracket is fixed in advance, even though the teams are not, which means you can secure a seat at a specific semi-final before the two sides are confirmed. That point is covered in full below, alongside the schedule, prices and how to buy through the World Cup 2026 marketplace.
1BoxOffice has operated as a verified ticket marketplace since 2006, with a 150% money-back guarantee and English and Arabic customer support. Semi-final inventory is the scarcest of any round bar the final, so a seat is worth locking the moment you can over the category and position you want.
The semi-finals take the four teams that came through the group stage, the Round of 32, the Round of 16 and the quarter-finals. Those four play two single-elimination ties, and the two winners go through to the final.
There are no draws. If the scores are level after 90 minutes, the match goes to extra time, then to a penalty shoot-out if still level. The two losing semi-finalists meet in the third-place play-off. Each semi-final is defined by the two quarter-finals that feed it, for example, the winner of Match 97 against the winner of Match 98. The first semi-final is in Dallas on 14 July, the second in Atlanta on 15 July.
Because the bracket positions are fixed, the two slots are listed and on sale now. A slot resolves into a named fixture as the quarter-final results come in, which are completed on 11 July, three days before the semi-finals begin.
Both ties, with the bracket position, venue and date for each. Open a match to see live listings for that slot.
| Match | Fixture | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 101 | Match 97 winner vs Match 98 winner | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | 14 July |
| Match 102 | Match 99 winner vs Match 100 winner | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 15 July |
This is the question that holds most buyers back, so it is worth being plain about. A semi-final ticket is tied to a match slot, which means a fixed date, a fixed venue and a fixed bracket position, not to two named teams. When you buy the Dallas semi-final, Match 101, you are buying the seat for whoever wins the two quarter-finals that feed it.
The teams are confirmed as the quarter-finals play out, finishing on 11 July, three days before this round starts. Until then, the matchup shows as a bracket position. Your ticket is valid for that slot regardless of which sides come through, so the seat is secure even though the names are not yet printed. The trade-off is the one buyers weigh all through the knockouts, only sharper here. Buy early, and you hold one of the rarest seats of the tournament while choice still exists, but you do not yet know the teams. Wait, and the names get clearer, but the semi-final inventory is tiny, and prices are at their steepest short of the final.
For buyers chasing a specific nation, the route is to follow that team's path through the bracket. The schedule table above shows which quarter-final winners feed each semi-final, so you can work back from the slot to the side you want to follow.
Both semi-finals are among the most sought-after tickets of the tournament, and demand depends on which contenders reach them. The two venues are the largest used in the knockout rounds before MetLife. Match 101 in Dallas, at the 80,000-plus AT&T Stadium, opens the round on 14 July. Match 102 in Atlanta, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, follows on 15 July and is the last match before the final itself.
There is little to separate the two for demand, since both deliver a place in a World Cup final. Pricing tends to track the profile of the sides that come through rather than the venue, so a semi-final carrying a host nation or one of the heavyweight contenders will sit at the very top of the range. Both slots firm up sharply once the quarter-finals confirm who is through.
Semi-final seats are the second most expensive of the tournament, behind only the final. Five factors set the figure on either slot: the venue, the seating category, the calibre of the sides feeding it, how close the match sits to kick-off, and the size of the travelling supports involved. Primary-sale semi-final face values were structured far above the quarter-finals, and the resale market reflects that, with Category 1 at the top of the range.
| Category | Typical location | Approx resale range (GBP) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 4 | Upper corners and upper tier behind the goals | From approximately £500 | Reaching a semi-final on the lowest budget |
| Category 3 | Upper tier longside and lower behind the goals | Approximately £650 to £1,400 | A clear view at the lower end of the range |
| Category 2 | Lower tier wide and upper tier central | Approximately £1,400 to £3,500 | Balancing position against price |
| Category 1 | Lower tier central, around the halfway line | Approximately £2,500 to £7,000 plus | The best sightlines for a last-four occasion |
| Hospitality | Premium lounges, suites and club seats | From approximately £4,500 | Catering, lounge access and a guaranteed premium seat |
These brackets cover both ties. Prices are aggregated from secondary-market listings and shift with demand, and they tend to firm up sharply as the quarter-final results confirm the teams. The figure on each match page is the one that applies.
No membership is needed to attend a semi-final. The primary-sale routes were the random selection draws, the team and supporter packages sold through national associations, and the host-city release windows run by the tournament organisers. Those windows released seats in batches, with a last-minute sales section handling the remainder closer to kick-off.
At the last four, those routes are at their absolute tightest, because supporter allocations depend on a team reaching the semi-final and are released only days before. That leaves the resale market as the practical way to secure a semi-final seat in advance. Buying through a verified marketplace means the listing is checked, the seat is confirmed, and the order is protected, rather than relying on a private transfer with no recourse.
1BoxOffice has sold live event tickets since 2006, with a 150% money-back guarantee and English and Arabic support. Buying a semi-final slot takes eight steps.
Step1
Choose your semi-final
Pick the Dallas tie on 14 July or the Atlanta tie on 15 July. Each has its own page with live listings.
Step2
Compare categories
Review the seating categories and prices that match. The page shows where each block sits and the current floor for the slot.
Step3
Select your seats
Pick the quantity and listing that fit your budget and position. Filter for seats together if your party needs them, as semi-final blocks are very scarce.
Step4
Review the order
Check the match, date, venue and category before you proceed. Remember, the seat is tied to the slot, valid for whichever teams qualify for it.
Step5
Create an account
You can create an account to track the purchase and receive delivery updates as the teams are confirmed.
Step6
Pay securely
Complete checkout with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay over an encrypted connection. Your details are not shared with third-party vendors.
Step7
Receive confirmation
You get an order confirmation straight away, with delivery details for the slot. Most knockout seats are delivered to mobile ahead of the match.
Step8
Track your order
Follow progress through the track order page, and reach support in English or Arabic if you have a question.
Semi-final tickets are delivered in a few formats depending on the seller and the venue. The tournament has leaned heavily on mobile delivery through its app, so most buyers should expect a mobile ticket, often issued once the teams are confirmed.
| Delivery type | What to check |
|---|---|
| Mobile transfer | That you can install the required app and sign in before matchday, and that your phone is charged on the day |
| E-ticket PDF | That the PDF opens and the QR code is clear, with a backup saved offline |
| Hospitality wristband or pass | The collection point, the time window and any dress code for the lounge |
| Will-call collection | The collection location, the ID required and how early the desk opens |
Bring photo ID that matches the booking, arrive early for security, and check the venue bag policy in advance. Semi-final crowds are among the largest of the tournament, and queues build well before kick-off at both Dallas and Atlanta.
Both semi-finals are in the United States, so most non-citizens need entry clearance: travellers from visa-waiver countries need an approved ESTA, while others need a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa, which should be applied for well ahead. Because the teams are unknown until the quarter-finals finish on 11 July, the safe approach is to plan travel around the host city rather than the nation.
The two venues sit in Dallas and Atlanta, both well connected by air, so a semi-final trip means picking a city and a date first. Keep accommodation refundable until your seats are confirmed and delivered, and build flexibility into return dates, since the team you want to follow could advance to the final in New York and New Jersey four or five days later.
The two winners go through to the Final tickets at MetLife Stadium on 19 July, the biggest ticket of the tournament. The two losing semi-finalists meet in the third-place play-off in Miami on 18 July. Many fans who follow a side to the last four plan ahead for the final in case their team makes it through.
The semi-finals are the last four of the 2026 World Cup, the fourth knockout round. The four teams that came through the quarter-finals play two single-elimination ties. The two winners go through to the final, and the two losers meet in the third-place play-off. The semi-finals fall on 14 and 15 July.
The first semi-final is at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 14 July, and the second is at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 July. The third-place play-off follows in Miami on 18 July, and the tournament ends with the final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New York and New Jersey.
The four teams come through the quarter-finals. Each semi-final is fed by two quarter-finals, so a slot reads as the winner of one match against the winner of another. That structure is fixed in advance, which is why the two slots are known and on sale before the teams are confirmed.
Yes. A semi-final ticket is tied to a match slot, meaning a fixed date, venue and bracket position, not to two named teams. You buy the seat for whoever wins the two quarter-finals that feed it. Your ticket stays valid for that slot regardless of which sides come through.
The teams are confirmed as the quarter-finals play out, which finish on 11 July, three days before the semi-finals begin. Your slot resolves into a named fixture at that point, and the same seat applies. You then receive delivery details for the confirmed match.
Semi-final prices are the second highest of the tournament, behind the final. Value categories are listed from around £500, while Category 1 seats reach £7,000 or more for a heavyweight tie. Hospitality starts from around £4,500. The figure on each match page is the live floor for that specific slot.
Seats are sold across four categories plus hospitality. Category 1 is the most central, usually a lower-tier near the halfway line. Category 2 covers the wider lower tier and central upper tier. Category 3 is the upper-tier longside and lower behind the goals. Category 4 is the upper corners and is the lowest-priced option.
The two beaten semi-finalists meet in the third-place play-off, held in Miami on 18 July, the day before the final. It is a separate match with its own seats, covered on the third-place play-off tickets page. The two winning semi-finalists go through to the final.
There are no draws in the knockouts. If the scores are level after 90 minutes, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time. If it is still level, it is decided by a penalty shoot-out. Your ticket covers the full match, including extra time and penalties, so there is nothing extra to buy on the day.
Most knockout seats are delivered to mobile, with the tournament leaning on app-based delivery, often once the teams are confirmed. Some listings arrive as an e-ticket PDF, hospitality as a wristband or pass and a few via will-call collection. Install any required app and sign in before matchday, and keep a charged phone with you.
Both semi-finals are in the United States, so most non-citizens need entry clearance. Travellers from visa-waiver countries need an approved ESTA, while others need a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa, which should be applied for early. The venues are in Dallas and Atlanta, both well connected by air, so plan travel around the city.
It means that if valid tickets are not delivered in time for the match, or the order cannot be honoured, you are covered beyond a standard refund. Every semi-final order on 1BoxOffice carries this guarantee, alongside encrypted checkout and English and Arabic support. It is the protection that separates a verified marketplace from a private transfer.
For questions on payment, delivery, the guarantee and account management, see the full FAQ. For anything specific to a single slot, open that match page from the schedule above, where the live price, venue and delivery details for that tie are shown.
Sources: semi-final bracket, venues and dates verified via NBC Sports schedule reporting and cross-checked against live 1BoxOffice fixture listings. Tournament format confirmed via the official tournament schedule. Primary-sale category bands per Sports Illustrated reporting on official ticket pricing. Resale ranges aggregated from live 1BoxOffice listings observed on 25 May 2026.
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