FIFA opens next phase of 2026 World Cup ticket sales as nearly two million tickets already purchased

The entry window for the next phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026â„¢ is now open, with fans able to apply for tickets through the Random Selection Draw until Tuesday, 13 January at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET). Applications must be submitted via FIFA.com/tickets, the only official platform for World Cup ticket purchases.

This marks the third phase of sales for the expanded 48-team tournament. Nearly two million tickets have already been made available and purchased through the Visa Presale Draw and the Early Ticket Draw, which closed last month.

FIFA confirmed that the timing of a fan’s entry during the application window does not impact their chances of success. Ticket prices will remain unchanged throughout this phase. Fans with an existing FIFA ID should log in and enter the draw, even if they previously applied in an earlier phase. New applicants must create an account before submitting their selections.

Applicants can choose specific matches, ticket categories and the number of tickets per game, subject to household limits. Successful and partially successful applicants will receive email notifications and will be automatically charged in February. A partial allocation means the applicant will receive tickets for some, but not all, of their requested matches.

Following the release of the final match schedule on 6 December, this phase is the first in which fans can apply for single-match tickets with full knowledge of teams, venues and dates.

Supporters may also apply for PMA (Participating Member Association) tickets from Thursday, 11 December, provided they meet their national association’s eligibility requirements.

Fans seeking premium experiences can purchase hospitality packages via FIFA’s official provider, On Location, while Qatar Airways is offering all-inclusive travel bundles combining tickets, flights and accommodation. A FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace will open on 15 December.

FIFA urges fans to visit FIFA.com/tickets for full guidelines, FAQs and legal documents. Applicants must be 18 or older, and no purchase is required to enter the Random Selection Draw, but successful applicants will automatically be charged for tickets they are allocated.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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