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FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket draw: How to get cheapest prices, lottery process for Random Selection Draw from UK

Emily Dozier

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The FIFA World Cup isn't just any tournament, it's the biggest and best in sports. That's why tickets are going now, and going quickly.

BUY NOW: Get tickets to the FIFA World Cup on StubHub International

Two million tickets have been sold as of the Final Draw, and there's still plenty more to go. But passes aren't easy to get hands on as it's not so simple as "add to cart and checkout."

The latest ticket lottery is here with the Random Selection Draw. Wondering what that is? So are fans around the world who hope to see their country represent live and up close.

So here's what to know about the latest ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup, including application process, prices and a match schedule.

How to apply for FIFA World Cup ticket draw

The third World Cup ticket lottery, the Random Selection Draw, opens on December 11 and is available until January 13 at 11 a.m. ET.

During the draw, fans can apply for select matches, ticket categories and number of tickets, so you can purchase exactly what you want to experience.

To apply, users must have an existing FIFA ID. Log in to the ticket portal using the credentials and enter the Random Selection Draw. Previous ticket lottery entries do not affect the ability to enter more.

Should you be selected to purchase World Cup tickets, you will be contacted and automatically charged in February.  

How much do FIFA World Cup tickets cost?

FIFA World Cup tickets vary based on match and seating category. That's if you're lucky enough to be selected for passes.

Those that don't win the latest ticket draw can also find passes on StubHub International! Prices may be higher or lower than face value and are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA.

Most passes start in at £745, though most of England and Scotland's matches cost about £560. Some cost just £300. The semifinal matches cost £1,800 while the final is priced at £5,200.

Click the link below to view exact pricing and the latest availability. 

BUY NOW: Prices, best seats for every FIFA World Cup match

FIFA World Cup match schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule is set. Below is a look at group stage and knockout matchups for the tournament.

Group stage

DateMatchVenue
Thursday, June 11Group A - Mexico vs. South AfricaEstadio Azteca - Mexico City
Thursday, June 11Group A - Korea Republic vs. TBDEstadio Akron - Guadalajara
Friday, June 12Group B - Canada vs. TBDBMO Field - Toronto
Friday, June 12Group D - USA vs. ParaguaySoFI Stadium - Los Angeles
Saturday, June 13Group C - Haiti vs. ScotlandGillette Stadium - Boston
Saturday, June 13Group D - Australia vs. TBDBC Place - Vancouver
Saturday, June 13Group C - Brazil vs. MoroccoMetLife Stadium - New York
Saturday, June 13Group B - Qatar vs. SwitzerlandLevi's Stadium - San Francisco
Sunday, June 14Group E - Côte d'Ivoire vs. EcuadorLincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia
Sunday, June 14Group E - Germany vs. CuraçaoNRG Stadium - Houston
Sunday, June 14Group D - Netherlands vs. JapanAT&T Stadium - Dallas
Sunday, June 14Group F - TBD vs. TunisiaEstadio BBVA - Monterrey
Monday, June 15Group H - Saudi Arabia vs. UruguayHard Rock Stadium - Miami
Monday, June 15Group H - Spain vs. Cabo VerdeMercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta
Monday, June 15Group G - IR Iran vs. New ZealandSoFi Stadium - Los Angeles
Monday, June 15Group G - Belgium vs. EgyptLumen Field - Seattle
Tuesday, June 16Group I - France vs. SenegalMetLife Stadium - New York
Tuesday, June 16Group I - TBD vs. NorwayGillette Stadium - Boston
Tuesday, June 16Group J - Argentina vs. AlgeriaArrowhead Stadium - Kansas City
Tuesday, June 16Group J - Austria vs. JordanLevi's Stadium - San Francisco
Wednesday, June 17Group L - Ghana vs. PanamaBMO Field - Toronto
Wednesday, June 17Group L - England vs. CroatiaAT&T Stadium - Dallas
Wednesday, June 17Group K - Portugal vs. TBDNRG Stadium - Houston
Wednesday, June 17Group K - Uzbekistan vs. ColombiaEstadio Azteca - Mexico City
Thursday, June 18Group A - TBD vs. South AfricaMercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta
Thursday, June 18Group B - Switzerland vs. TBDSoFi Stadium - Los Angeles
Thursday, June 18Group B - Canada vs. QatarBC Place - Vancouver
Thursday, June 18Group A - Mexico vs. Korea RepublicEstadio Akron - Guadalajara
Friday, June 19Group C - Brazil vs. HaitiLincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia
Friday, June 19Group C - Scotland vs. MoroccoGillette Stadium - Boston
Friday, June 19Group D - TBD vs. ParaguayLevi's Stadium - San Francisco
Friday, June 19Group D - USA vs. AustraliaLumen Field - Seattle
Saturday, June 20Group E - Germany vs. Côte d'IvoireBMO Field - Toronto
Saturday, June 20Group E - Ecuador vs. CuraçaoArrowhead Stadium - Kansas City
Saturday, June 20Group F - Netherlands vs. TBDNRG Stadium - Houston
Saturday, June 20Group F - Tunisia vs. JapanEstadio BBVA - Monterrey
Sunday, June 21Group H - Uruguay vs. Cabo VerdeHard Rock Stadium - Miami
Sunday, June 21Group H - Spain vs. Saudi ArabiaMercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta
Sunday, June 21Group G - Belgium vs. IR IranSoFi Stadium - Los Angeles
Sunday, June 21Group G - New Zealand vs. EgyptBC Place - Vancouver
Monday, June 22Group I - Norway vs. SenegalMetLife Stadium - New York
Monday, June 22Group I - France vs. TBDLincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia
Monday, June 22Group J - Argentina vs. AustriaAT&T Stadium - Dallas
Monday, June 22Group J - Jordan vs. AlgeriaLevi's Stadium - San Francisco
Tuesday, June 23Group L - England vs. GhanaGillette Stadium - Boston
Tuesday, June 23Group L - Panama vs. CroatiaBMO Field - Toronto
Tuesday, June 23Group K - Portugal vs. UzbekistanNRG Stadium - Houston
Tuesday, June 23Group K - Colombia vs. TBDEstadio Akron - Guadalajara
Wednesday, June 24Group C - Scotland vs. BrazilHard Rock Stadium - Miami
Wednesday, June 24Group C - Morocco vs. HaitiMercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta
Wednesday, June 24Group B - Switzerland vs. CanadaBC Place - Vancouver
Wednesday, June 24Group B - TBD vs. QatarLumen Field - Seattle
Wednesday, June 24Group A - TBD vs. MexicoEstadio Azteca - Mexico City
Wednesday, June 24Group A - South Africa vs. Korea RepublicEstadio BBVA - Monterrey
Thursday, June 25Group E - Curaçao vs. Côte d'IvoireLincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia
Thursday, June 25Group E - Ecuador vs. GermanyMetLife Stadium - New York
Thursday, June 25Group F - Japan vs. TBDAT&T Stadium - Dallas
Thursday, June 25Group F - Tunisia vs. NetherlandsArrowhead Stadium - Kansas City
Thursday, June 25Group D - TBD vs. USASoFi Stadium - Los Angeles
Thursday, June 25Group D - Paraguay vs. AustraliaLevi's Stadium - San Francisco
Friday, June 26Group I - Norway vs. FranceGillette Stadium - Boston
Friday, June 26Group I - Senegal vs. TBDBMO Field - Toronto
Friday, June 26Group G - Egypt vs. IR IranLumen Field - Seattle
Friday, June 26Group G - New Zealand vs. BelgiumBC Place - Vancouver
Friday, June 26Group H - Cabo Verde vs. Saudi ArabiaNRG Stadium - Houston
Friday, June 26Group H - Uruguay vs. SpainEstadio Akron - Guadalajara
Saturday, June 27Group L - Panama vs. EnglandMetLife Stadium - New York
Saturday, June 27Group L - Croatia vs. GhanaLincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia
Saturday, June 27Group J - Algeria vs. AustriaArrowhead Stadium - Kansas City
Saturday, June 27Group J - Jordan vs. ArgentinaAT&T Stadium - Dallas
Saturday, June 27Group  - Colombia vs. PortugalHard Rock Stadium - Atlanta
Saturday, June 27Group K - TBD vs. UzbekistanMercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta

Round of 32

DateMatchVenue
Sunday, June 28Group A runner-up vs. Group B runner-upSoFi Stadium - Los Angeles
Monday, June 29Group E winner vs. Group A/B/C/D/F third placeGillette Stadium - Boston
Monday, June 29Group F winner vs. Group C runner-upEstadio BBVA - Monterrey
Monday, June 29Group C winner vs. Group F runner-upNRG Stadium - Houston
Tuesday, June 30Group I winner vs. Group C/D/F/G/H third placeMetLife Stadium - New York
Tuesday, June 30Group E runner-up vs. Group I runner-upAT&T Stadium - Dallas
Tuesday, June 30Group A winner vs. Group C/E/F/H/U third placeEstadio Azteca - Mexico City
Wednesday, July 1Group L winner vs. Group E/H/I/J/K third placeMercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta
Wednesday, July 1Group D winner vs. Group B/E/F/I/J third placeLevi's Stadium - San Francisco
Wednesday, July 1Group G winner vs. Group A/E/H/I/J third placeLumen Field - Seattle
Thursday, July 2Group K runner-up vs. Group L runner-upBMO Field - Toronto
Thursday, July 2Group H winner vs. Group J runner-upSoFi Stadium - Los Angeles
Thursday, July 2Group B winner vs. Group E/F/G/I/J third placeBC Place - Vancouver
Friday, July 3Group J winner vs. Group H runner-upHard Rock Stadium - Miami
Friday, July 3Group K winner vs. Group D/E/I/J/L third placeArrowhead Stadium - Kansas City
Friday, July 3Group D runner-up vs. Group G runner-upAT&T Stadium - Dallas

Round of 16

DateVenue
Saturday, July 4Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia
Saturday, July 4NRG Stadium - Houston
Sunday, July 5MetLife Stadium - New York
Sunday, July 5Estadio Azteca - Mexico City
Monday, July 6AT&T Stadium - Dallas
Monday, July 6Lumen Field - Seattle
Tuesday, July 7Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta
Tuesday, July 7BC Place - Vancouver

Quarterfinals

DateVenue
Thursday, July 9Gillette Stadium - Boston
Friday, July 10SoFi Stadium - Los Angeles
Saturday, July 11Hard Rock Stadium - Miami
Saturday, July 11Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City

Semifinals

DateVenue
Tuesday, July 14AT&T Stadium - Dallas
Wednesday, July 15Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta

Bronze final

DateVenue
Saturday, July 18Hard Rock Stadium - Miami

Final

DateVenue
Sunday, July 9MetLife Stadium - New York
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