World Cup 2030 tickets: how to buy safely
Official sales will open through FIFA. Here's how the process has worked at recent tournaments and how to protect yourself.
Updated 22 October 2026 · By the World to Morocco editorial team
World Cup 2030 tickets are not on sale yet. They will be sold only through FIFA's official ticketing website, usually in several phases starting around a year before the tournament. Any site selling 2030 tickets today is unofficial — avoid it.
How FIFA ticket sales usually work
At recent World Cups, FIFA has sold tickets in phases: an initial lottery-style draw where fans apply during a window and are randomly selected, followed by first-come, first-served phases and, closer to the tournament, last-minute sales. Fans need a FIFA account, and tickets are delivered as digital tickets in an official app. FIFA has also run an official resale platform where fans can sell unused tickets at face value or a regulated price.
Create a FIFA account
Register on FIFA's official website and opt in to ticketing news so you are notified the moment a sales phase opens.
Decide what to follow
Choose between individual matches, a team-specific series or venue-specific series when these products are released.
Apply in the first phase
Early phases often offer the widest choice and the cheapest categories, including lower-priced tickets for residents of host countries.
Plan travel after you're confirmed
Book flexible or refundable accommodation until your tickets are confirmed.
How much will tickets cost?
FIFA has not announced 2030 prices. Prices for recent World Cups have varied widely by category and stage, with the final the most expensive match. Expect group-stage tickets to be far cheaper than knockout matches, and host-country residents to have access to a discounted category.
How to avoid ticket scams
- Only buy through FIFA's official platform and its official resale marketplace.
- Never pay by bank transfer, gift cards or crypto to individuals on social media.
- Be wary of 'guaranteed' tickets before the official sale has even started.
- Check the URL carefully — scam sites copy FIFA's design.
- Remember tickets are linked to the buyer's identity; unofficial resales may be cancelled.
Hospitality packages
FIFA also sells official hospitality packages (premium seats with food and lounge access) through its appointed hospitality partner. These go on sale before regular tickets and are a guaranteed — if expensive — way to attend high-demand matches.
Frequently asked questions
When do World Cup 2030 tickets go on sale?
FIFA has not announced dates. At previous tournaments, the first sales phase opened roughly 12–18 months before kick-off. Sign up for our alerts to be notified.
Can I buy World Cup 2030 tickets now?
No. Any website offering 2030 World Cup tickets now is unofficial. Wait for FIFA's official sales phases.
Are World Cup tickets digital?
At recent tournaments, FIFA issued mobile tickets through an official app. Expect the same for 2030.