The Random Selection Draw is the third sales phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and was open to anyone interested in applying to purchase tickets.
The application period for this sales phase occurred from 11 December 2025 to 13 January 2026. The application period began and ended at the same time on both dates: 11:00 am (Eastern Time) / 8:00 am (Pacific Time) / 10:00 am (Mexico City Time) / 17:00 (Central European Time).
Once the application period ends, a draw took place to determine the outcome of each application.
All applications submitted within this sales phase were processed together. The timing of your application does not affect your chances of success, provided it was submitted before the application period closes.
Ticket applications are subject to applicable terms, which will be available prior to the application period at FIFA.com/tickets. No purchase is necessary to enter the draw. If successful, your payment card was automatically charged.
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.