Alright so I figured I’d finally try to get my hands on some World Cup tickets for 2026. I heard it’s a nightmare but I’m stubborn.
Starting the hunt
First thing I did was go to the official website. I created an account which was pretty straightforward, just email and password. Then I hit the first wall. The tickets weren’t even on sale yet. They just had this thing called a “random draw” you had to enter. So I signed up for that, no clue what my chances were.
While waiting for the draw, I looked at other ways. I checked out some big reseller sites. The prices were insane. I’m talking thousands for a single match. I noped out of there real quick. That’s a last resort for sure.
The waiting game and plan B
Weeks went by. I didn’t win the random draw. Big surprise. So I got on the notification lists. Every time there was a new ticket sale phase, I got an email. I set a reminder on my phone for the exact time sales opened.
My strategy was simple: be ready the second the sale starts. I had my payment info saved on the site. I picked the matches I wanted in advance, the less popular ones to have a better shot. I avoided the opening match and the final.
D-day
The day of the sale, I was on my laptop 30 minutes early. The website was already slow. When the clock hit zero, I rushed in. The site was crashing, I kept refreshing like a madman. It felt like trying to get concert tickets.
After maybe 20 minutes of refreshing, I got in. I quickly selected my matches, added them to the cart. The cart had a timer, like 10 minutes to checkout. My hands were shaking a bit, not gonna lie. I entered my details and clicked confirm.
And then I got the confirmation email. I actually got them. I was shocked. It felt like winning a small lottery.
What I learned
- Register early: Get your account set up on the official site way before sales start.
- Enter every draw: Even if the odds are low, it’s a free shot.
- Be flexible with matches: Don’t aim for the biggest games first.
- Be ready at sale time: Have your payment info ready and be logged in early.
- Patience is key: The website will crash. Just keep trying.
It’s not a guaranteed thing, but this method finally worked for me. Hope it helps someone else.