FIFA opens 2026 World Cup ticket lottery as draw reveals exciting groups

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12-12-2025 13:04|

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FIFA opens 2026 World Cup ticket lottery as groups and historic matchups revealed.

FIFA has officially launched the ticket lottery for the 2026 World Cup, inviting fans to submit applications to secure their chance to buy tickets.

The application window closes on Tuesday, January 13, with specific deadlines depending on your region:

Eastern Time (ET): 11:00 AM
Central European Time (CET): 5:00 PM
Saudi/Jordan Time (AST): 7:00 PM

The ticket allocation will be conducted via a random draw, giving all applicants an equal chance regardless of when they submit their https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/tickets. Successful applicants will later be able to complete their ticket purchase.

The World Cup draw, held at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, revealed several strong groups and historic matchups for Arab teams in the 48-team tournament. Key group placements include:

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, winner of European play-off
Group B: Qatar, Canada, Switzerland, play-off winner
Group C: Morocco, Brazil, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, European play-off winner
Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao
Group F: Tunisia, Netherlands, Japan, play-off winner
Group G: Egypt, Belgium, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Saudi Arabia, Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde
Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, global play-off winner
Group J: Jordan, Algeria, Argentina, Austria
Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, global play-off winner
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama