3 d. ago Fans struggle to access FIFA World Cup tickets for Toronto games

If you're looking to get your hands on FIFA World Cup tickets for next year, you're "almost there."At least, that's the message you might get when entering the first presale draw for next year's event, which went live today in North America and around the world.Entry for the FIFA World Cup ticket lottery opened at 11 a.m. The men's World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States in 2026, with Toronto and Vancouver the two Canadian host cities.In our own experience, the whole process took just under an hour.Joining the queue moments after it opened via both a mobile device and a laptop, we were met with a spinning circle and a message that said "almost there" for upwards of 30 minutes before a 20-minute countdown timer appeared.To enter the draw, you must be the cardholder (primary or secondary) of a valid, unexpired Visa debit card, credit card, or reloadable prepaid card enabled with 3D Secure, as the draw is run in ...

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3 d. ago 'Extraordinary' demand: FIFA ticket presale draw sees delays, frustration and, for some, success

The FIFA site didn't crash, but struggled to meet the overwhelming surge of soccer fans trying to enter the Visa presale draw, the first opening for buyers to sign up for a change to buy.

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4 d. ago Here's how to get tickets for Toronto games in FIFA World Cup lottery

Fans will be one step closer to getting their hands on FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets this week.The first ticket lottery process begins on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and continues until Friday, Sept. 19, though you'll need a Visa to ultimately purchase tickets.Potential buyers can go to FIFA's website to register for the draw and will be asked to create an account or log in to their previously existing one. Beginning Wednesday, fans will be asked to fill out a comprehensive form that will allow them to enter a lottery system to hopefully secure their seats for the World Cup.FIFA previously announced that tickets for group-stage matches will begin at US$60 (C$82). Other ticket prices have yet to be revealed.This initial presale is expected to include roughly one million tickets. Fans can purchase up to four tickets per game for up to 10 matches."With just ten months to go until the FIFA World Cup 26 kicks off, we are excited to launch the first phase of t...

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1 week ago One week to go before first phase of FIFA World Cup™ ticket sales open

Entry period opens Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET) for Visa Presale Draw Tickets will start at USD 60 for group-stage matches Information on additional phases also now available TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This time next week, the first phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will […]

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1 week ago The ticket window for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to open. Here’s how it works.

From Sept. 10-19, Visa cardholders can enter a presale draw covering all 104 games for the expanded 48-team tournament, which is being co-hosted by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

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1 week ago FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets: You’ll need a Visa and a lot of luck for a chance at the presale

B.C. Place is slated to host seven games: five pool matches, including two featuring Canada, plus a round-of-32 match and a round-of-16 match

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1 week ago Ticket window for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to open – here’s how it works

Buying tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to take patience, research and a lot of luck. And the ticket window is about to begin. From Sept. 10-19, Visa cardholders can enter a pre-sale draw covering all 104 games for the expanded 48-team tournament, which is being co-hosted by Canada, the U.S. and […]

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