How to Get FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets: A Simple Guide for Football Fans
Alright football fans, it’s happening. The road to the biggest football party on Earth officially begins, and trust me, you don’t want to be late to this one.
Whether you’re dreaming of screaming your lungs out during a last-minute winner or just planning to tick off that bucket list stadium experience, here’s your first chance to make it real.
Let’s break down exactly how to get tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026, step-by-step, so you don’t miss a beat.
First Things First: The Visa Presale Draw is Where It Begins
Mark your calendar: Wednesday, 10 September 2025. That’s when the first phase of ticket sales for FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, and it’s exclusively for Visa cardholders.
Here’s the kicker. This isn’t a “first come, first served” deal. It’s a draw. So you enter, cross your fingers, and if luck’s on your side, you’ll get a chance to buy tickets.
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How Does It Work? Here’s the Step-by-Step Breakdown
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Register on FIFA.com
Go to FIFA.com/tickets
Create your FIFA ID. It’s your golden key to everything including ticket applications, updates, and purchase windows.
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Visa Card? Check
Only Visa cards are accepted in this first phase. FIFA’s Official Payment Technology Partner is running the show, so make sure your Visa card is ready to roll.
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Apply for the Draw (Between 10 to 19 September)
Between 10 and 19 September, log into your FIFA ticketing account using your FIFA ID and complete the application form for the Visa Presale Draw.
No rush. As long as you apply within the window, you’re in.
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Wait for the Results
FIFA will conduct a random selection process, and starting 30 September, they’ll begin emailing the lucky fans who’ve been selected.
If you’re picked, you’ll be given a specific date and time slot in October when you can go online and buy your tickets (subject to availability, of course).
Why Visa Only in Phase One?
Because Visa isn’t just sponsoring. They’re powering the whole experience. The aim is to provide a fast, secure and seamless checkout for fans worldwide.
As FIFA Chief Business Officer Romy Gai puts it:
“We’re delighted to once again partner with Visa to give fans the very first opportunity to secure their place at the greatest show on earth.”
Missed the Presale? Don’t Panic
If you’re not eligible or unlucky this time, don’t worry. This is just the first phase. Tickets will be released in multiple waves, and details for the next sales phase will drop in September.
You’ll get more chances to grab your seat in football heaven.
Want the VIP Treatment?
Hospitality packages, which include match tickets, are already available at FIFA.com/hospitality. Just remember to buy only from official sources. Tickets from elsewhere might not be valid.
One Last Thing: Entry to the Country
Just because you have a match ticket doesn’t mean you’re automatically getting into the host country. Check the entry requirements of the country hosting your match in advance.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is going big. 48 teams. 104 matches. Three countries. This tournament is rewriting the record books.
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