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4. How to apply for FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets through the Random Selection Draw?

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Please note that you can no longer apply for a chance to purchase ticket(s) during the Random Selection Draw sales phase or make changes to your application, as the application period closed on 13 January 2026 at 11:00 am (Eastern Time) / 8:00 am (Pacific Time) / 10:00 am (Mexico City Time) / 17:00 (Central European Time). 

While the application period was open, the following was in effect:

You can follow the steps below to apply for FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets through the Random Selection Draw: 

  1. Visit FIFA.com/tickets

  2. Go to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Tickets card and click “Explore details”

  3. Click on “Learn more” within the “Tickets” card on the tournament page 

  4. You will be redirected to the FIFA ticketing account:

    • If you already have a FIFA ticketing account, click “SIGN IN”

    • If you are new, click “Sign Up” to create an account

    • Please note that if you are signing in for the first time, you will be asked to provide all the required information. Then, click “Save” to proceed.

  5. Once signed in, click on “Random Selection Draw” 
    - This will take you to the third sales phase—also known as the Random Selection Draw.

  6. Start your application: 
    Click “Continue” 
    A list of all 104 matches available for application will appear 

  7. Choose your matches: 
    Browse through the matches and select the ones you would like to apply for

    • Click “Show more” under each match to choose your preferred ticket category and number of tickets 
      Note: You cannot apply for matches taking place on the same day due to scheduling conflicts 

  8. Review your selections: 
    You can view your choices anytime by clicking “Show details”

  9. Proceed to checkout: 
    When you are ready, click “Continue” 
    You will be taken to the next page to complete your application

  10.  Complete your entry:

    • Fill in the required details (and any optional ones you wish) shown on the page

    • Click on ‘‘Add a new card’’ to add your payment card information

    • Tick the checkbox to accept the terms and conditions

    • Click “Submit Application”

  11. Confirmation: 
    After submitting, you will return to your FIFA ticketing account main page, where a message will confirm that your application was successfully submitted. 


The FIFA World Cup 2026™ terms and conditions related to the sale and use of tickets are, or will be, available in the legal documents section of FIFA.com/tickets. 

The information in these FAQs is provided for guidance only and may be updated from time to time. These FAQs do not take precedence over the terms and conditions.