How to purchase tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
How to purchase tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA opened the Random Selection Draw (the lottery-style third sales phase) to allow fans to apply for single-match tickets for specific fixtures.
This draw opened on December 11, 2025, and closes on January 13, 2026.
To enter, register/log in with a FIFA ID at FIFA.com/tickets and complete your fan profile.
(Fans who don’t already have a FIFA ID must create one to get access.
Apply during the entry window by selecting the match (or matches), the number of tickets you want, and the preferred ticket category.
The Random Selection Draw is an application system; applying does not guarantee a purchase.
Wait for the draw results. Successful applicants are notified by email; if selected, payment will be taken by the deadline indicated by FIFA (successful applicants are then allocated the right to purchase at face value).
TIP FOR GHANAIAN FANS
A few practical pointers for Ghanaian supporters: enter the Random Selection Draw for the specific match you most want (you can apply for multiple matches where allowed), ensure your payment method will be valid for the eventual charge, and consider backup travel plans as a ticket is only one part of the trip (visa, flights and accommodation are separate and can add substantially to cost).
There’s also the Participating Member Association (PMA) Supporter. The PMA supporter is a fan who meets the eligibility criteria established by the relevant PMA and/or applies for or purchases Supporter and/or Conditional Supporter Tickets allocated specifically to that PMA. A PMA is also known as a national team competing in the tournament.
The PMA Supporters sales phase opened on December 11, 2025, and closes on January 13, 2026. PMA Supporters can apply to purchase tickets based on the guidelines established by each PMA on FIFA.com/tickets. 3Sports understands the GFA is going through the process to acquire the tickets for Ghanaian fans.
The final option is the last-minute sales phase. Closer to the tournament, fans will be able to purchase any remaining inventory on a first come, first served basis. That could be of a considerably higher price.
According to the ticketing information provided for the Random Selection Draw, the face-value ticket categories for Ghana’s three group matches are:
Ghana vs Panama (BMO Field, Toronto)
- Category Three: US $140
- Category Two: US $380
- Category One: US $450
Ghana vs England (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough/Boston)
- Category Three: US $220
- Category Two: US $430
- Category One: US $600
Ghana vs Croatia (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia)
- Category Three: US $180
- Category Two: US $400
- Category One: US $500
Those bands reflect face-value categories (from lower to premium seating) published for the Random Selection phase and show clear variation by fixture. England, as expected, commands the highest top category, while Panama is the cheapest of the three at face value.
Several factors drive those differences: opponent profile, stadium capacity and the expected demand from local and travelling fans. So, a match against England will naturally be deemed bigger than a match against Panama.
