So I finally decided to get serious about buying tickets for the 2026 World Cup. I’ve heard all the horror stories about scams, so I figured I’d better do this right.
Starting with the official source
My first move was to go straight to the FIFA website. I didn’t trust any other links or ads. I created an account there, which was pretty straightforward. They asked for my name, email, all the usual stuff. I made sure my password was strong.
The waiting game begins
Once my account was set up, I had to register for the random draw. I picked the matches I was interested in. I didn’t just go for the final; I selected a few group stage games too, thinking my chances might be better. Then I just had to wait for the email saying if I was successful or not. It felt like forever.
Getting the good news
When the email finally came, I got lucky for one of the group stage matches! The email had a link to proceed to payment. I was super careful here. I checked the sender’s address to make sure it was really from FIFA. Then I clicked the link, which took me back to the official FIFA website. I never, ever clicked a link from a random email without checking first.
Paying securely
The payment page was secure. I used my credit card because it offers better protection than a debit card. I double-checked the URL to make sure it started with “https” and had the little lock icon. I entered my details, held my breath, and clicked confirm. Got a confirmation number right away.
What I avoided completely
While I was waiting, I saw tons of offers on social media and other sites. “Guaranteed tickets!” or “Don’t miss out!” I just ignored all of it. I knew that if it wasn’t directly from FIFA or an official partner, it was probably a scam. I never even considered buying from a reseller because the risks are just too high.
Now I just have to wait for the tickets to arrive. It was a slow process, but feeling secure is worth the patience.