Everything you need to know about buying FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets
December 5, 2025 / /
The 2026 World Cup draw is set to get underway on Friday evening with England and Scotland ready to discover their opponents in next year’s major tournament
Everything you need to know about buying FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets
- Visit the official FIFA ticketing website: The safest and only official place to buy tickets is on the official FIFA ticketing website. You should avoid all third-party websites to ensure your tickets are valid.
- Register for a FIFA ID account: You must create a free personal account, which is your ‘FIFA ID’, on the website. This ID is required to register your interest and participate in any official ticket sales phase.
- Understand the ticket sales phases: Tickets are not sold all at once but are released in several planned rounds over time. These phases usually begin with lotteries and end with last-minute sales.
- Participate in the random selection draws: Most general tickets are sold through a lottery system where you apply for tickets and hope your name is drawn. You will only be charged if your application is successful in the random selection.
- Look for the last-minute sales phase: If you miss the earlier draws, FIFA usually holds a final sale closer to the tournament (Spring 2026). This sale is typically on a first-come, first-served basis for any unsold tickets.
- Consider official hospitality packages: You can buy all-inclusive packages through the official provider, On Location, which guarantees you a ticket and a premium matchday experience. This option is usually more expensive but guarantees your spot, eliminating the lottery risk.
- Check your national team’s allocation: Fans can also try to purchase tickets through their own country’s football federation if that team qualifies for the tournament. You must register with your national team’s official supporters club to be eligible for these seats.
- Use the official resale platform: If a match is sold out, check the official FIFA resale marketplace closer to the event. This is the only legitimate place where fans can safely sell their tickets to other fans.
- READ MORE ABOUT THE PRICE OF WORLD CUP TICKETS HERE: World Cup 2026 ticket prices revealed including eye-watering cost of entry to final
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