2026 FIFA World Cup Ticket Information
All eyes will be on Washington DC tomorrow, when the FIFA World Cup Draw take places at 5pm (UK time) at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
While we will discover out opponents on Friday, match venues, dates and kick off times will not be confirmed until Saturday. Further details about the draw and the venue selection process can be found here.
It’s important to remember that the World Cup is organised by FIFA but we have been in regular dialogue with relevant organisational staff, along with our fellow PMAs (Participating Member Associations), to ensure our fans who wish to travel have the best chance possible to attend.
We have also emphasised the importance of Scotland Supporter Club (SSC) members being given priority for any Scotland allocation in line with our long-established loyalty points system, as a reward for their outstanding commitment.
Further information will come following the draw, but in advance, we have outlined the application process for SSC Members. We would advise Scotland supporters who are not Members to refer to guidance from FIFA regarding ticket applications at this stage.
Within the constraints of the system - we have attempted to align as closely as possible with the process that supporters are familiar with for Scotland away matches (please note that details remain subject to change).
TICKETS
Pre-Application Survey
Firstly, we intend to run a registration survey of SSC Members from Monday, 8 December until Wednesday, 10 December. This will allow us to gauge interest, and therefore provide clearer guidance, based on the number of tickets available.
The Pre-Application Survey is not compulsory and failing to complete this will not affect your chances of obtaining tickets. However, completing this will be extremely useful to help better inform the application process.
In addition, please note that under 18s cannot purchase tickets according to FIFA World Cup rules. Therefore, if you are intending to purchase tickets and you are under 18 or you will purchase on behalf of a member under the age of 18 it is strongly advised that you signify this within the above survey (more information on this will come next week).
FIFA Application Window
SSC Members will be able to apply for all of Scotland’s group stage matches and potential knock-out matches, during the FIFA Application Window for PMA tickets, which will run from Thursday, 11 December until Tuesday 13 January.
Although the window for all PMAs opens on Thursday, 11 December, SSC Members will first have access to apply for tickets on Monday 15 December via the official FIFA Portal using an access code. These will be issued to each member on this date, based on the loyalty points system, with the issuing of codes staggered throughout the day, starting from the highest points level.
It is worth stressing in the first instance that, unlike for EURO 2024, this is an application window and not a purchase window: tickets will not be officially secured until the end of the process. Applications are also not assessed on a first-come-first-serve basis, with loyalty points instead being used to determine successful applications upon the closure of the window.
An email will be sent next week with further instructions on how to apply for tickets and use the FIFA portal.
We understand that this will be SSC Members’ only opportunity to obtain tickets in the official PMA allocation. Any future sales may be subject to availability and subject to FIFA’s Variable Pricing strategies.
Each member must apply for their own tickets. We anticipate that there will be an option to link your order to other members so you can be seated together (similar to the EURO 2024 process), provided that you are successful and in the same category – however, it has not been confirmed by FIFA. We will provide additional guidance when we receive it, along with information for accessible members, and further information for those who are under the age of 18.
Ballot Process
The FIFA Application window will close on Tuesday 13 January with the Final Deadline. Applicant information will be shared with the SSC, who will confirm to FIFA the successful applicants for all matches, based on our loyalty points system.
For each match that is oversubscribed, we will conduct a ballot using the loyalty point system to determine who is successful in receiving their chosen category ticket, starting with the highest of 32 points and working our way down the points ladder until all eligible members have been allocated tickets for their chosen category.
Although FIFA’s Final Deadline is Tuesday, 13 January, we recommend all SSC Members apply by 11pm on Sunday 21 December. Following this date, we expect to receive application data from FIFA and this will allow us to offer guidance to fans on what tickets are still available and whether to adjust their applications ahead of the Final Deadline.
For example, Category 3 tickets may be over-subscribed, in which case we would look to advise those on a certain point bracket to apply for a different category of ticket to increase their chances of being successful.
Please note, you will not be penalised if you miss this Recommended Deadline and the window remains open until Tuesday, 13 January. However, applying before this date would help us produce more accurate guidance.
As mentioned previously, it is imperative that SSC members take note of the guidance provided after the Recommended Deadline, and decide if they wish to change their application based on the amount of available tickets in each category and the expected demand.
Payment
Supporters will need to enter the payment information at the point of allocation.
Please note, payment will be taken by FIFA for each match that you are successful for. We recommend only applying for tickets that you are happy to pay for. Unfortunately, there is no way to split payments or pay in instalments.
Successful applicants will receive communication in February when the monies will be taken from their account. Payment will be taken by FIFA between Monday 9 February and Sunday 22 February 2026. Payment will be taken for all of Scotland’s group stage and potential knock-out matches that have been applied for.
If Scotland do not qualify for a knock-out match that you have applied for, then the money will be refunded by FIFA after the tournament (subject to a FIFA refund fee which is yet to be confirmed).
Ticket Resale
We do not expect a resale platform for tickets purchased in the official Scotland PMA allocation.
Timeline
- FIFA World Cup Draw | Friday, 5 December
- Venues, Matches & Times Announced | Saturday, 6 December
- Ticket Prices & Allocation | Post venue confirmation
- Pre Application Survey (SSC Members) | Monday, 8 December – Wednesday, 10 December
- FIFA Application Window for PMAs Opens | Thursday, 11 December
- SSC Members Access to FIFA Portal via access codes | Monday, 15 December
- Recommended Application Deadline | Sunday, 21 December
- FIFA Application Window Closes - Final Deadline | Tuesday, 13 January