Another 1 Million World Cup Tickets Up for Grabs as Deadline Looms
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticketing process has entered its second phase, with an additional one million tickets set to be sold. To enter the lottery, fans must submit their applications by this Friday at 11 a.m., in hopes of securing tickets that will go on sale in mid-November.
For North American residents, a dedicated window is available to purchase single-match tickets for games taking place in their home countries before sales open up to lottery winners globally. This move aims to show appreciation to local fans while maintaining an equal opportunity for those outside the region.
However, the ticketing process has already faced criticism and controversy, particularly regarding dynamic pricing and the organization's exclusive resale website. Some fans have reported long digital queues and exorbitant prices, with even the cheapest face-value tickets costing over $3,000 to attend every match if England reaches the final.
Critics argue that admission to the games is too expensive for working-class individuals living in host cities, as evidenced by a recent "Game Over Greed" campaign launched by a mayoral candidate in New York City. The resale platform charges both buyers and sellers 15% fees, with some tickets already being sold for more than 10 times their face value.
The ticket lottery is the second of four phases in the World Cup's ticketing process, which will conclude when all remaining tickets are sold in the spring on a first-come, first-served basis. With massive interest from around the world and especially from North American fans, FIFA hopes to strike a balance between giving back to local fans while ensuring global access to the tournament.
As the deadline for entering the lottery draws near, fans must create a FIFA ID and be prepared to buy tickets within 48 hours of their assigned time slot. The World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, with Lincoln Financial Field hosting six matches, including a knockout-round game on the Fourth of July.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticketing process has entered its second phase, with an additional one million tickets set to be sold. To enter the lottery, fans must submit their applications by this Friday at 11 a.m., in hopes of securing tickets that will go on sale in mid-November.
For North American residents, a dedicated window is available to purchase single-match tickets for games taking place in their home countries before sales open up to lottery winners globally. This move aims to show appreciation to local fans while maintaining an equal opportunity for those outside the region.
However, the ticketing process has already faced criticism and controversy, particularly regarding dynamic pricing and the organization's exclusive resale website. Some fans have reported long digital queues and exorbitant prices, with even the cheapest face-value tickets costing over $3,000 to attend every match if England reaches the final.
Critics argue that admission to the games is too expensive for working-class individuals living in host cities, as evidenced by a recent "Game Over Greed" campaign launched by a mayoral candidate in New York City. The resale platform charges both buyers and sellers 15% fees, with some tickets already being sold for more than 10 times their face value.
The ticket lottery is the second of four phases in the World Cup's ticketing process, which will conclude when all remaining tickets are sold in the spring on a first-come, first-served basis. With massive interest from around the world and especially from North American fans, FIFA hopes to strike a balance between giving back to local fans while ensuring global access to the tournament.
As the deadline for entering the lottery draws near, fans must create a FIFA ID and be prepared to buy tickets within 48 hours of their assigned time slot. The World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, with Lincoln Financial Field hosting six matches, including a knockout-round game on the Fourth of July.
. I FEEL SORRY FOR WORKING CLASS FANS WHO CAN'T EVEN AFFORD TO GO TO THESE GAMES IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY 
. IT'S NOT FAIR THAT BUYERS AND SELLERS GET TO KEEP 15% OF THE PROFIT FROM THESE TICKETS, TOO MUCH GREED IN THIS GAME 
. I mean, what's next? Charging people to breathe in? It's like FIFA is more worried about lining their pockets than making sure everyone can enjoy the game 
. And don't even get me started on that resale platform - it's like they're just taking advantage of fans who want to see their team play live 
️. Can't they just make tickets affordable for everyone, not just those with deep pockets? 
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. And don't even get me started on those resale fees... 15% is just steep 
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. Like, can't we just have a better system or something? I mean, it's the World Cup for crying out loud! It should be accessible to everyone not just the ones with deep pockets 
. Fingers crossed for those who are gonna get lucky 
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. Like, who can afford $3k+ for a single match? That's ridiculous! I think FIFA should rethink dynamic pricing and those resale fees 
. Can we please just have a more affordable way for everyone to enjoy the tournament? 
. I'm no fan of dynamic pricing tho... it's just not fair to those who cant afford it. And that resale platform fees are straight up greed 