Another opportunity to score FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets opened on Thursday, Dec. 11, coming days after matchups and groups were revealed for next summer’s highly-anticipated tournament.
The World Cup brings 104 games to 16 cities across North America, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. Just a day after the World Cup kicks off will be a matchup between the United States and Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium.
Starting Thursday, the Random Selection Draw will be open for fans to enter and potentially get tickets to the matches they want to attend.
Here’s what to know.
When can I get tickets for FIFA World Cup 2026?
The application window is from Dec. 11 and will close at 8 a.m. on Jan. 13, but you don’t need to enter the random section draw immediately. FIFA said that timing into the draw during the entry period doesn’t impact your chances of success.
You may be able to get tickets on a first-come, first-served basis closer to the tournament, FIFA said.
Where to get tickets in the World Cup Random Selection Draw
Visit fifa.com/en/tickets to enter the Random Selection Draw for the opportunity to purchase tickets.
How many tickets can I get for FIFA World Cup?
You can purchase a maximum of four tickets per household for each match, and no more than 40 tickets in total for the entirety of the World Cup, according to FIFA’s FAQs. If you need more than four tickets for a match, FIFA encourages fans to explore hospitality packages.
How do I know if I got tickets for FIFA World Cup?
The results of the draw will be announced on Feb. 5, 2026, at the earliest, said FIFA.
Keep an eye out on your email. FIFA said that all successful and partially successful ticket applicants, or people who don’t get tickets to all matches requested, will be contacted via email. They’ll also automatically be charged for their tickets in February.
When is FIFA World Cup 2026?
The World Cup is from June 11, 2026, to July 19, 2026.
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Where is FIFA World Cup being held in 2026?
Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. are co-hosting the tournament next summer. Matches will be held in the following places:
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@gannett.com.
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