One Million More World Cup Tickets Up for Grabs as Frenzy Heats Up Ahead of Friday's Lottery Deadline
The wait is almost over for soccer fans looking to score tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with an additional one million tickets set to go on sale in the latest phase of ticketing. The second round of sales kicks off Monday, but don't expect these coveted spots to be easily snatched – prospective buyers will have to enter a lottery by 11 am on Friday to be considered.
While anyone can participate in this draw, residents of Canada, Mexico, and the United States will have exclusive access to purchase single-match tickets during dedicated time slots before they become available to lottery winners globally. It's worth noting that these host countries' fans won't have to wait long – their ticket sales begin on November 12 and last for a mere 72 hours.
The first phase of ticket sales drew criticism, with many fans expressing frustration over the high prices and complex process. Dynamic pricing has been a contentious issue, with tickets fluctuating based on demand and fees on FIFA's exclusive resale platform charging both buyers and sellers. As a result, some have warned that attending matches could cost upwards of $3,000 for England fans alone.
To address these concerns, FIFA is offering host country domestic exclusivity time slots to give local fans preferential treatment while maintaining global opportunities. For those entering the lottery, creating a FIFA ID is mandatory, and selected winners will be notified at least 48 hours before their assigned ticket-buying window opens.
FIFA has already sold over one million tickets during its first round of sales, with tournament organizers touting massive interest from around the world – particularly in host countries Canada, Mexico, and the United States. With just days to go before this latest lottery deadline, fans are advised to be prepared for a frenzied atmosphere.
In related news, some have taken aim at FIFA's practices, launching campaigns like "Game Over Greed" which argue that affordability is being unfairly squeezed out of the ticket-buying process for working-class people living in host cities. With just four phases left before tickets become available on a first-come-first-served basis, fans are advised to act quickly if they want to secure their spot at this highly anticipated event.
The team draw is set to take place on December 5, when matchups will be confirmed and fan applications for specific games will begin. At that point, applicants can submit their requests – but with millions of fans competing for a limited number of spots, it's likely to get incredibly competitive.
The wait is almost over for soccer fans looking to score tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with an additional one million tickets set to go on sale in the latest phase of ticketing. The second round of sales kicks off Monday, but don't expect these coveted spots to be easily snatched – prospective buyers will have to enter a lottery by 11 am on Friday to be considered.
While anyone can participate in this draw, residents of Canada, Mexico, and the United States will have exclusive access to purchase single-match tickets during dedicated time slots before they become available to lottery winners globally. It's worth noting that these host countries' fans won't have to wait long – their ticket sales begin on November 12 and last for a mere 72 hours.
The first phase of ticket sales drew criticism, with many fans expressing frustration over the high prices and complex process. Dynamic pricing has been a contentious issue, with tickets fluctuating based on demand and fees on FIFA's exclusive resale platform charging both buyers and sellers. As a result, some have warned that attending matches could cost upwards of $3,000 for England fans alone.
To address these concerns, FIFA is offering host country domestic exclusivity time slots to give local fans preferential treatment while maintaining global opportunities. For those entering the lottery, creating a FIFA ID is mandatory, and selected winners will be notified at least 48 hours before their assigned ticket-buying window opens.
FIFA has already sold over one million tickets during its first round of sales, with tournament organizers touting massive interest from around the world – particularly in host countries Canada, Mexico, and the United States. With just days to go before this latest lottery deadline, fans are advised to be prepared for a frenzied atmosphere.
In related news, some have taken aim at FIFA's practices, launching campaigns like "Game Over Greed" which argue that affordability is being unfairly squeezed out of the ticket-buying process for working-class people living in host cities. With just four phases left before tickets become available on a first-come-first-served basis, fans are advised to act quickly if they want to secure their spot at this highly anticipated event.
The team draw is set to take place on December 5, when matchups will be confirmed and fan applications for specific games will begin. At that point, applicants can submit their requests – but with millions of fans competing for a limited number of spots, it's likely to get incredibly competitive.
The dynamic pricing system is just, like, not fair at all. I mean, who has that kinda cash to throw around? And the extra fees on top of the resale platform? It's like, come on FIFA, can't you just keep it simple and affordable for fans? 
Fingers crossed I don't end up paying an arm and a leg to watch the matches. The "Game Over Greed" campaign is definitely resonating with me, though - it's time for FIFA to make some changes and make these tickets more accessible to the everyday fan 
Like, one million more? That's insane! I was literally counting down the days until the lottery and now it feels like there's even more hope for getting those tickets 
. Anyways, gotta make sure I get my FIFA ID in ASAP and prepare for that lottery deadline on Friday 
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let's hope they can get some decent prices so we don't all end up breaking the bank 
just got thinking about all the hype around these world cup tickets & it seems like some ppl are being really harsh on FIFA 
they're trying to address concerns over affordability and price fluctuation, and now they've got those exclusive time slots for host country fans – fair play? 
also can't help but feel that the whole 'game over greed' movement is a bit unfair 
i mean, prices are still pretty steep but at least ppl have a chance to snag tickets 
! One million more tickets? That's crazy talk! 
. But seriously, FIFA needs to do something about those exorbitant fees – $3,000 for a single match?! That's just not right 
. I'm rooting for the people who are fighting back against this greed – the "Game Over Greed" campaign is definitely something we should be paying attention to 
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. It's all about who you know and how much cash you've got. I mean, $3,000 for just one match? That's like buying a decent used car 
. And don't even get me started on dynamic pricing – it's like they're trying to rob us blind 
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. Still, I guess we'll just have to wait and see how everything plays out come tournament time 
. I think FIFA needs to rethink their dynamic pricing system and make it more transparent, or else people will just boycott the whole thing 
. And what's with all the fees? 
. I'll be glad when it's first-come-first-served and we can all have a fair shot at buying tickets 
! i mean its not like the prices were super high to begin with lol $3k for england fans alone is wild, but i guess that's what happens when demand is this crazy. i'm all for host country domestic exclusivity time slots though - it's about giving local fans a chance to get those sweet tickets without breaking the bank 
. i'm still planning on entering that lottery tho - who knows right?! 
people are getting super stressed out about these world cup tickets lol i feel them tho prices r crazy high & the process is so complicated 
i think fifa should do something about dynamic pricing tho its not fair to fans who just wanna watch a game with their friends or family 
any way lets take it one step at a time & focus on having fun during the tournament 
I mean, I know demand is high and all that, but can't they just make tickets more affordable? It's not fair to working-class people who are trying to save up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And don't even get me started on the lottery system - it's like they're giving up hope on anyone actually being able to afford tickets! 
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that FIFA comes through with some changes soon, maybe prioritizing affordability over profit? 
With over a million already sold in the first phase, it's clear that FIFA has a huge following worldwide. But tbh, the dynamic pricing thingy is still super frustrating - who says $3k+ for England fans?! 