The FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sales have entered a new phase, offering fans the chance to participate in the Random Selection Draw. This phase commenced on December 11 and will remain open for applications until January 13.
This marks the third ticket sales phase for the upcoming tournament, following the closure of the Visa Presale Draw and the Early Ticket Draw in November.
How to Acquire Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
If you’re eager to secure your tickets, you can visit FIFA’s official ticketing website starting December 11. Here, you will need to register for a FIFA ID, which will allow you to apply for tickets to specific matches.
In February, FIFA will conduct the random selection of applicants and notify them regarding the tickets they have been granted, whether it be all or a portion of their requested tickets.
Upcoming Ticket Sales
The final ticket sales phase is set for spring, during which “last-minute sales” will be available to the general public. Details regarding the number of tickets and the matches included in this phase remain unclear.
World Cup Schedule in Houston
The first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to take place in Houston is scheduled for June 14. The complete lineup of matches in Houston is as follows:
- Group Stage: Sunday, June 14 – Germany vs. Curacao
- Group Stage: Wednesday, June 17 – Portugal vs. DOC / JAM / NCL
- Group Stage: Saturday, June 20 – Netherlands vs. UKR / SWE / POL / ALB
- Group Stage: Tuesday, June 23 – Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
- Group Stage: Friday, June 26 – Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia
Additionally, Houston will host one Round of 32 match on June 29 and one Round of 16 match on July 4.
Further Information
For more details, you can explore additional resources online.
This article includes insights from FIFA and previous reporting from various news outlets.
