FIFA has officially kicked off the second phase of World Cup ticket sales, and they’re giving an edge to North American fans.
Over a million tickets were sold during the first phase, but those who missed out can now enter another early ticket draw for a chance to book a trip to the World Cup. The first lottery was limited to Visa cardholders across the world and took place earlier this month.
A total of 4.5 million fans worldwide participated in that first draw, but not all were successful in getting tickets.
This second phase will be open to everyone, and those wanting to put their name in will need to create a FIFA ID and follow the prompts on the official website to enter. The entry process began on Oct. 27 and will remain open until Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. EDT/8 a.m. PDT.
FIFA has assured fans that the timing of their entry will not affect the chances of a successful bid.
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) October 27, 2025
Fans who entered the first presale draw will need to make another entry to this draw as well if they wish to participate.
To help promote ticket sales in each of the host countries, this draw will include a domestic exclusivity time slot for fans in Canada, USA, and Mexico. This means that Canadian fans will get first dibs on games played in the country. After that time slot ends, it will be open season for fans across the globe.
This will give an edge to North American World Cup fans that did not exist during the first lottery.
FIFA will use a randomized selection process to determine which fans are successful in the draw. Those selected will receive a time slot of 72 hours to purchase tickets, with a confirmation sent to them 48 hours in advance.
Time slots for domestic fans will begin on Nov. 12, while the broader international window will begin later on Nov. 17.
Fans were able to get a look at World Cup prices during the first phase, which included some hefty price tags.
If you miss out on this draw, don’t worry, as there will be more opportunities to get in on the action. The next ticket lottery is set for mid-December following the final World Cup draw. That will also include a randomized selection system.
FIFA will also make more tickets available the closer we get to the World Cup kickoff on June 11.
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The ticket-buying process has taught us that these World Cup tickets are in high demand across the world, but particularly in Canada. There will be a total of 13 World Cup games held in Canada between Vancouver and Toronto, and tickets to those games sold out especially fast during the first lottery.