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FIFA Opens 2026 World Cup Ticket Sales: First Phase Details
FIFA will begin the first phase of 2026 World Cup ticket sales on September 10th, exclusively for Visa cardholders, using a lottery system to determine early access.
- What are the subsequent phases of ticket sales and how do they differ?
- A second phase (October 27th-31st registration, mid-November-early December purchase) will also use a lottery. A third phase will follow the World Cup draw in December, allowing selection of specific matches. Remaining tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis in 2026.
- What is the process for the first phase of 2026 World Cup ticket sales?
- The first phase, from September 10th-19th, requires registration on FIFA.com/tickets. Visa cardholders over 18 will enter a lottery; winners will be notified by September 29th with purchase windows starting October 1st. Tickets for all 104 games will be available, with prices ranging from $60 to $6,730.
- How is FIFA addressing the issue of ticket resale and what specific provisions are in place for Mexican residents?
- FIFA will launch an official resale platform later this year to combat unauthorized resale. Mexican residents will have access to a dedicated FIFA Ticket Exchange Platform.
Cognitive Concepts
Bias by Omission
While the article provides comprehensive information on the ticket sale process, potential omissions could include details about accessibility for people with disabilities or information on ticket pricing categories beyond the minimum and maximum provided. Further details regarding the 'official and secure resale platform' could also be beneficial for a more complete understanding.
Sustainable Development Goals
The FIFA World Cup ticket sales process, while not directly addressing inequality, aims to promote fair access to tickets through a lottery system. This partially mitigates the potential for wealthier individuals to disproportionately acquire tickets, thus contributing positively to a more equitable distribution of opportunities to attend the event. The mention of a resale platform aims to protect against unauthorized reselling which could exacerbate inequality.