Current situation
The final Random Selection Draw ticketing phase opened Dec. 11, a process that allows first-time fans to apply for single-match tickets based on who is playing whom, where and when for group stage matches.
As of Dec. 29, the draw has already garnered over 150 million ticket requests by fans from over 200 countries, bringing the FIFA World Cup 2026 oversubscribed over 30 times based on verified credit card numbers submitted with each ticket application, per the release.
The demand also represents 3.4 times more than the overall number of spectators who have attended the 964 matches that make up all 22 editions of the competition combined since 1930.
“This overwhelming response from passionate fans is a true representation of how our game is loved globally—we are going to make history in North America when we bring the world together like never before in a celebration of unity and the best of football,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.
Get involved
The Random Selection Draw will remain open until Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. Officials noted that the timing of a ticket request does not affect the chances of success, and following the closing of the current phase, a draw will take place and give all fans equal chances of success.
Those who are unsuccessful will have the opportunity to secure their seats during the subsequent sales phases as additional tickets are made available. To enter the draw and see more details, visit the FIFA ticket website here.
In case you missed it
FIFA World Cup 2026 officials announced in early December the teams that would be playing in Houston during the tournament in June and July. The lineup includes teams such as Germany, Saudi Arabia, Portugal and the Netherlands. The first match will kickstart on June 14 with Germany vs. Curaçao.
