The first sales window for tickets to the 2026 World Cup consists of an application period that opens on September 10th and closes on September 19th (2025), and there's a major change to the process this time around. In this episode, we'll break down the 5 biggest things you need to know to be prepared to score tickets to the world's greatest sporting event!
00:00 | Catcing up on 2025
09:15 | Question 1: HOW does Phase 1 of World Cup 2026 ticket sales actually work?
12:20 | Question 2: WHEN does Phase 1 of World Cup 2026 ticket sales happen?
13:04 | Question 3: WHO can apply for World Cup 2026 tickets during Phase 1?
14:12 | Question 4: HOW does FIFA notify successful Phase 2 applicants?
14:52 | Question 5: WHEN can I actually buy World Cup 2026 match tickets?
20:13 | Predictions on further Phase 1 details and additional sales phases
26:35 | Recommendations for how to approach World Cup 2026 tickets sales
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