Alright so I figured since the 2026 World Cup is coming up, I should get a head start on figuring out this ticket situation. I heard it can be a real nightmare if you wait too long.
Starting with the basics
First thing I did was just a simple search online to see what the official word was. I knew FIFA would be the main place, so I went straight there. The website was a bit overwhelming, to be honest. Lots of info about the host cities and the stadiums, but I had to dig around to find the actual ticket section.
My main goal was to understand the different phases. From what I gathered, it’s not just one big sale. They do it in waves.
- There’s usually a lottery first for random selection.
- Then there might be a first-come-first-served sale later.
- And of course, hospitality packages are always available if you have deep pockets.
Getting my account ready
I remembered from past events that you need an account on the FIFA ticketing portal way before any sale starts. So I went ahead and created one. It was pretty straightforward – email, password, the usual stuff. I made sure to use an email I check often because that’s where all the updates and important deadlines will come.
Then I started thinking about my budget. I just sat down with a notepad and wrote some numbers. How much am I willing to spend per ticket? For which rounds? The final is gonna be crazy expensive, so I might just aim for the group stages or the round of 16. I also factored in that I might not get the tickets I want in the first try, so I need a backup plan.
The waiting game begins
Now it’s all about waiting for the official announcement. I’ve signed up for email alerts on the FIFA site. I also started following a couple of reliable sports news accounts on social media that usually break this kind of news early. I’m basically just trying to stay in the loop without getting obsessed and checking every day.
The key takeaway from my little preparation session is that you can’t just wake up one day and decide to buy World Cup tickets. You gotta be prepared, have your accounts set up, and most importantly, be patient. I’ll probably go through this whole process again when the next phase of info drops. For now, I feel like I’m on the right track.