Excitement is building for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as nearly two million tickets have already been sold. Fans now have a new opportunity to secure tickets through the upcoming Random Selection Draw, which opens on December 11. This marks the third phase of ticket sales for the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
As of early December, FIFA has reported that almost two million tickets have been sold across the first two sales phases: the Visa Presale Draw and the Early Ticket Draw.
Key highlights include:
Residents of the host countries—United States, Canada, and Mexico—led ticket purchases.
International fans from England, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Argentina, and France followed closely.
Fans from 212 countries and territories have already secured their seats.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated fans who have booked tickets and encouraged others to participate in the upcoming phase starting December 11.
The Random Selection Draw is the third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Key details:
Entry period: December 11, 11:00 ET (17:00 CET) to January 13.
Location: Fans can enter the draw via FIFA.com/tickets.
Eligibility: Existing FIFA ID holders should log in and enter, even if they participated in previous draws.
The timing of entry during the submission window does not impact the chances of winning tickets, making it a fair system for all applicants.
Successful and partially successful applicants will receive email confirmation.
Automatic charges for tickets will occur in February for those who are successful.
Partially successful applications mean fans may get some, but not all, tickets requested.
This phase allows fans to purchase single-match tickets based on the exact match-ups revealed after the Final Draw on December 5, which defines the tournament’s group stage schedule.
Fans of specific national teams may also apply for PMA supporter tickets starting December 11:
Eligibility criteria vary per Participating Member Association.
Fans must meet their PMA’s requirements to secure these tickets.
The process ensures that supporters of each national team can get priority access to matches involving their team.
With 42 teams already qualified, anticipation is rising for the tournament that kicks off in less than 200 days, starting with the opening match in Mexico City. FIFA World Cup 2026 COO Heimo Schirgi highlighted the huge global interest, emphasizing the importance of the Random Selection Draw in providing fans their first chance at exact match tickets.
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest tournament yet, with millions of fans from across the globe already securing their seats. The Random Selection Draw, opening December 11, offers fans another chance to grab tickets, including single-match options and PMA supporter tickets. With matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, fans can look forward to a spectacular football experience in North America.