So I saw the news about FIFA World Cup tickets selling out crazy fast and I knew I had to get my act together if I wanted to go. I figured I’d just share exactly what I did, step by step.
Starting with the Basics
First thing I did was go straight to the official FIFA website. I didn’t even bother searching for other sites because I didn’t want to risk any scams. I created an account right away, which was pretty simple, just my name and email and all that.
The Annoying Part: Waiting
This was the worst. After signing up, I had to wait for them to announce the next sales phase. I kept checking my email like a maniac, multiple times a day. I even turned on notifications for their social media accounts just so I wouldn’t miss anything. It felt like forever.
Getting Ready for the Sale
When the date was finally announced, I got serious. The night before, I made sure I had everything ready:
- Payment info: I had my card details saved in my browser so I could just auto-fill them.
- My info: I wrote down my passport number and all the necessary details on a sticky note next to my laptop.
- Internet: I used a wired connection because Wi-Fi can be sketchy sometimes.
I woke up an hour before the sale started, made a strong coffee, and just stared at the countdown timer on the website.
The Crazy 10 Minutes
The moment the sale opened, the website was super slow, just crawling. I kept refreshing the page patiently. I didn’t panic. I finally got in, selected the match I wanted, and rushed to the checkout. My hands were actually shaking a bit when I was typing in the security code from my card. I clicked “Confirm Purchase” and held my breath.
The Sweet Success
After what felt like an eternity of loading, the confirmation page popped up! I got the email a few minutes later. I just leaned back in my chair and felt this huge wave of relief. I actually did it. The whole process was stressful, but totally worth it. My main takeaway is that you gotta be prepared and patient, and never give up if the site is slow.