SALES PHASES
Learn more about the FIFA World Cup 26™ sales phases.
Multiple sales phases will be held for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Each sales phase may differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products. Tickets in each sales phase are subject to availability and the applicable terms and conditions.
Visa Presale Draw: The Visa Presale Draw is now closed and there are no further opportunities to enter the draw or purchase tickets during this sales phase. For information on additional ticketing opportunities, please visit FIFA.com/tickets or consult the FIFA World Cup 26™ FAQ portal.
The following was in effect during this sales phase: Considered the first opportunity to purchase ticket(s) for the FIFA World Cup 26™, the Visa Presale Draw was open only to qualifying Visa cards (valid, unexpired Visa debit cards, credit cards, or reloadable prepaid cards). The entry period ran from 10 to 19 September 2025.
Early Ticket Draw: The Early Ticket Draw, including the Domestic Exclusivity period, has ended. There are no further opportunities to enter the draw or purchase tickets during this sales phase or period. For information on additional ticketing opportunities, please visit FIFA.com/tickets or consult this FAQ portal. The following was in effect while this sales phase was open:
The second phase of ticket sales was the Early Ticket Draw, with the entry period scheduled from 27 to 31 October 2025. Like the first phase, it involved an application process followed by a randomized selection. Successful applicants were assigned a designated time slot to purchase tickets, subject to availability and the applicable terms and conditions.
Please note that if you had previously entered the Visa Presale Draw, you still needed to enter the Early Ticket Draw by following the applicable process to this sales phase.
Random Selection Draw: Application for this phase will begin shortly after the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™. During this phase, fans will be able to submit applications for specific matches once the group-stage matchups have been revealed.
Last-Minute Sales Phase: Closer to the tournament, fans will be able to purchase any remaining inventory on a first come, first served basis.
Additional ticketing options:
FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace If you cannot secure tickets during the regular sales phases, you can browse available tickets in the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace at FIFA.com/tickets. Please note that availability depends on fan listings and it is not guaranteed.
Ticket-Inclusive Hospitality Packages Information regarding ticket-inclusive hospitality packages, which include match tickets and additional event services, can be found at FIFA.com/hospitality.
The FIFA World Cup 26™ terms and conditions related to the sale and use of tickets are, or will be, made available. You can review the available FIFA World Cup 26™ legal documents section of FIFA.com/tickets, here.
Travel Visa Requirements You are not required to have a FIFA World Cup 26™ ticket to apply for a visa, and obtaining a visa does not guarantee the purchase or allocation of a FIFA World Cup 26™ ticket. You may apply for a visa at any time, regardless of the ticketing process. It is your responsibility to understand the documents and medical requirements needed to enter any host country.
Please note that all the content on this page is subject to change without prior notice due to updates, revisions or new requirements.
