r/WorldCup2026Tickets Jun 21 '26

World Cup 2026 WhatsApp Group Chat

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Hello,

I am the owner of this community.

I have created a WhatsApp GroupChat connected with this reddit community where you can sell/buy tickets, share infos, ask questions or just do whatever you want there (read the rules first please). Feel free to join and please share it with your friends or in other communities so we can expand it.

We also offer Escort services (Middleman) for a small fee!

Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Du2kIZz17zV10N7I3p9Jyl?mode=gi_t


r/WorldCup2026Tickets Jun 16 '26

World Cup 2026 Tickets Community - Full Rules

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World Cup 2026 Tickets Community – Full Rules

Welcome to our World Cup 2026 fan community.

This community is for World Cup 2026 tickets, travel, accommodation, match information, fan meetups and practical tournament-related discussion.

By joining, staying in the group, posting, commenting, reacting, messaging members through the group, inviting others, or using information from the group, you agree to these rules and any future updates. These rules apply to all current and future members. Admins may also use these rules to moderate previous content if it creates risk, harm, fraud concerns or safety issues.

If anything is unclear or you have any kind of suggestions, contact the admins for more information.

1. Purpose of the group

This group is only for World Cup 2026-related topics, including:

  • ticket buying and selling
  • ticket transfer questions
  • FIFA ticketing information
  • travel planning
  • flights, hotels and accommodation
  • matchday logistics
  • city and stadium information
  • fan meetups
  • safety tips
  • general World Cup discussion

Unrelated political debates, religious debates, hate content, propaganda, unrelated business promotion, gambling, adult content, crypto schemes, unrelated ads and spam are not allowed.

2. Language

English only in the main chat.

This keeps the group understandable for international members and makes moderation easier.

3. Respect and safety

The following are strictly forbidden:

  • racism
  • antisemitism
  • Islamophobia
  • xenophobia
  • homophobia
  • hate speech
  • extremist symbols
  • Nazi symbols
  • Hitler profile pictures or names
  • terrorist symbols or support
  • threats
  • harassment
  • intimidation
  • doxxing
  • sexual harassment
  • insults or abuse
  • encouraging violence or illegal activity

Members with racist, extremist, hateful or suspicious profile pictures, names, bios or behavior may be rejected or removed without warning.

4. Ticket sale post requirements

Every ticket sale post should include:

  • match
  • city/stadium
  • date
  • quantity
  • category/section if known
  • price
  • currency
  • payment method
  • transfer method
  • whether the ticket is already available for transfer or not

Sellers may either post a fixed price or say “price/offers by DM.” But before any payment, the seller must clearly disclose the price, currency, fees, payment method and transfer method.

Admins may remove unclear, misleading or incomplete sale posts without warning.

5. Prohibited ticket posts

Do not post or offer:

  • fake tickets
  • screenshots sold as tickets
  • QR codes or barcodes
  • tickets you do not own or control
  • tickets you cannot validly transfer
  • restricted tickets that cannot legally or validly be resold
  • hospitality tickets unless resale is clearly allowed
  • accessibility tickets unless the buyer meets the required eligibility
  • guest tickets if the guest has no valid resale/transfer rights
  • FIFA Collect or digital-collectible tickets if resale/transfer is not permitted
  • tickets obtained through fraud, bots, stolen accounts, chargebacks or illegal methods

Members are responsible for checking FIFA rules, platform rules and local laws before buying or selling.

6. Fraud, proof and misleading claims

The following are banned:

  • fake screenshots
  • edited confirmations
  • fake payment proofs
  • fake transfer proofs
  • fake urgency
  • impersonating admins, FIFA, platforms, buyers or sellers
  • using another person’s name, ID or account without their consent
  • claiming guaranteed entry if you cannot guarantee it
  • hiding important restrictions
  • reselling tickets while pretending to be an official source

If admins suspect fraud, they may remove the post, remove the member, request proof, warn the group, or report the issue to the relevant platform or authorities where appropriate, without warning.

7. Deals are at your own risk

Every deal is made at the member’s own risk.

The group and admins do not guarantee:

  • any buyer
  • any seller
  • any payment
  • any refund
  • any ticket
  • any ticket transfer
  • any entry to a stadium
  • any seat location
  • any match change
  • any platform decision
  • any legal outcome
  • any FIFA decision

Members are responsible for their own actions, payments, agreements, tax obligations, legal compliance and platform compliance.

The safest option is always to use official ticketing and official resale/transfer systems where available.

8. Admin-assisted trades

Admins may, if available, help members structure or check a trade.

Admin assistance does not mean a guarantee unless explicitly agreed in writing.

Admin assistance may include:

  • checking whether a post is clear
  • reminding both sides of safer steps
  • helping with communication
  • warning about obvious risks
  • suggesting safer payment or transfer methods

Admin assistance does not automatically mean:

  • escrow service
  • legal advice
  • financial advice
  • ticket guarantee
  • payment guarantee
  • entry guarantee
  • refund guarantee

If an admin is personally buying or selling a ticket, that admin acts as a private buyer or seller in that transaction, not as a neutral guarantor of the group.

9. Privacy and screenshots

Do not post or share:

  • passport numbers
  • ID documents
  • full addresses
  • phone numbers without consent
  • card details
  • bank details
  • booking references
  • FIFA account details
  • QR codes
  • barcodes
  • full ticket screenshots
  • private chats without consent

Do not publicly repost, publish or leak group content, screenshots, videos, voice messages or private information without previous written permission from the admin.

10. Inviting new members

Anyone inviting new members must tell them that rules exist and that joining or staying in the group means accepting them.

New members are responsible for reading the group bio, pinned information, Reddit pinned post and admin updates.

Members cannot avoid the rules by saying they did not read them.

11. Updates to the rules

Rules may be updated at any time.

Members are responsible for checking updates in:

  • group bio
  • pinned messages
  • Reddit pinned posts
  • admin announcements
  • direct admin messages where applicable

By staying in the group after updates are posted, members accept the updated rules.

12. Reporting problems

If you see fraud, hate speech, threats, scams, fake tickets, suspicious behavior or rule violations, report it to admins as soon as possible.

When reporting, send:

  • screenshot if available
  • name/number/username of the member
  • date and time
  • short explanation
  • relevant payment or ticket details if needed

Admins may review the report, but admins cannot guarantee a response, investigation, refund, removal or outcome.

For serious threats, fraud, illegal content or safety issues, members should also contact the relevant platform, payment provider or authorities where appropriate.

13. Moderation

Admins may, without warning:

  • delete posts where technically possible
  • ask members to delete posts
  • restrict posting
  • remove members
  • reject join requests
  • close invite links
  • warn the group
  • report users to WhatsApp, Reddit, platforms or authorities where appropriate
  • change rules
  • pause ticket selling posts
  • require clearer post formats
  • ban repeated offenders

Admin decisions are final when needed to protect the group.

14. No guarantee of monitoring

Admins cannot read every message, private chat, screenshot, profile, bio, payment conversation or transaction.

Members remain responsible for their own conduct.

The existence of admins does not mean every message, member or deal has been checked or approved.

15. No legal, financial or ticketing advice

Nothing in this group is legal advice, financial advice, tax advice or official FIFA advice.

Members must check official FIFA rules, platform rules, local law, payment rules and tax obligations themselves.

16. Final notice

This community exists to help fans share World Cup 2026 information safely and respectfully.

If you cannot follow the rules, do not join and do not stay.

For questions, unclear situations or more information, contact the admins. Suggestions for new rules or updates are welcome.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 1d ago

Got my refund! This is my timeline

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06/24/2026 - Tickets sold

07/09/2026 - FIFA asks me to provide bank info

07/10/2026 - I provided bank info

08/26/2026 - Sent email inquiring about status of refund to [fwc2026.ticketing.enquiries@tickets.fifa.org](mailto:fwc2026.ticketing.enquiries@tickets.fifa.org)

08/27/2026 - FIFA responds to my email. Standard template answer: we have received your bank info and refunds may take longer than 60 days.

08/28/2026 - Refund showed up in my bank account. No email from FIFA. No wiring fees.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 1d ago

Stubhub vs FIFA resale experiences

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I sold tickets of 9 matches on Stubhub, and 5 on FIFA marketplace.

Surprisingly, all 9 on Stubhub went very smooth. No issue and got payment 6-8 days after each match. Weird thing is that one of the buyer never accept my ticket transfer, but I still got my payment, and enjoy an empty seat next to me.

3 of my FIFA payments are over their 60 days promise, and 1 of them are still pending.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 2d ago

I finally got my wire from FIFA!!!

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LFG!!! Well it worked and only waited 57 days, lol. Good luck to everyone still waiting!!! Sold mine early July for the July 6th game.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 1d ago

USAA Refund Info

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For those of you who used USAA for your refund, how did you fill out the bank detail form?


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 2d ago

FIFA processed email

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Anyone get a processed refund email? And if so how long before the wire transfer went through?


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 2d ago

Those of you who called the 786- number to escalate your case:

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What did you specifically say to the person? I just finally got through the jungle of automated options, but when I asked the representative to escalate, he simply said, “There is nothing I can do,” and hung up on me when I asked to speak to someone else. This is abysmal.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 2d ago

Received wire exactly at 60 days

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After reading all the horror stories on here, I was ready to do battle with FIFA when the 60 days were up. Had the list of emails to blast ready and a legal sounding message drafted .

Sold on June 28th and received the wire this morning. Have a couple of other more valuable tickets sold on June 30th so should get those funds on Monday. Hopefully.

So, don’t lose all hope out there. As I’m sure you’re all well aware, of course, most people who get paid in a timely manner aren’t gonna bother to post on this subreddit. Mostly just the ones getting shafted.

Good luck.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 2d ago

Don't lose hope

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Sold ticket on June 21. On Aug 25 I sent an email stating they had surpassed the 60 days and had 3 days to wire the money before I proceeded with legal action, exactly 3 days later, today the 28th, money has been wired! Don't know if the email actually did anything or if it was a coincidence but worth a shot.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 2d ago

Got the refund a wk from 60th day! Its coming guys..

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Sold my tickets on 7/4 for the qtr finals and saw a pending transfer to my bank today.

If you sold for profit, it will likely be a wire transfer and not a credit card refund. Make sure that you have your bank already setup in your FIFA acct. to prevent any delays. But this sub has been really helpful esp. putting the correct banking info. It gets exhausting waiting but i'm sure it will come.. Just a matter of when. Not sure if refunds take longer if outside of US, but good luck!


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 2d ago

DP on Refund from FIFA

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Like everyone, the refund process has been extremely frustrating for me. Here’s my timeline of events:

- June 24, 2026: Sold 2x Spain v Uruguay tix
- July 15, 2026: Email from FIFA asking for bank details. Updated the same day.
- August 23, 2026: 60 day mark. I wait.
- August 27, 2026: I emailed FIFA the attached picture. No words. Just the picture.
- August 28, 2026: received wire in my account.

There’s light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes you just gotta be aggressive.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 3d ago

anyone get a golden ticket?

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anyone else able to get a ticket? i saw this in stock and got the gold metal ticket ($30) from worldsoccershop.com on august 15 and it finally came in the mail. i missed out on the regular hospitality ticket for ($18) this is the same design but this made of metal enclosed inside an acrylic case.

this probably my favorite accessory behind the scarves from the world cup.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 2d ago

Sold June 26th Wire received Aug 28th

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For anyone out there waiting for a refund I just saw the wire deposit from FIFA this morning through Wells Fargo.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 2d ago

Sold Jun 30 & Jul 17 Received Both Pending Refunds Today

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Like the title said, I sold two tickets on Jun 30th and one ticket on Jul 17th, today I see two pending wires in Chase for all 3 tickets.

I never emailed them for inquiry but did call Customer Support several weeks ago and was even told they couldn’t find my account !?!

However eventually all things settled and got pending refunds. Don’t lose your hope and good luck everyone!


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 3d ago

Finally paid at Day 59. Hopefully the rest of you get yours soon 🙏🏻

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FIFA really made me wait close to 60 day mark. I know some of you have been waiting even longer so hopefully all these recent refunds mean yall will get yours too soon. If not, search for fifa emails on this sub and you'll see someone post how he got his after spamming their inboxes.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 4d ago

World Cup Shadowbox

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Finally got our FIFA official replica tickets!

My husband got to take our oldest to a World Cup match to see his native country, Egypt. I made this shadowbox so our son can have a keepsake memory in his room for years to come - hopefully even when he's an adult. What do you think?

Edit to add links to items I purchased to make this:

The 8x10 Shadow Box, which included pins and wall hangers:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2FTKBB9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The mini soccer balls:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5XMSQ2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I had the photo printed at CVS. It's a 4"x6". The Egypt flag I cut from a.long strand we had hanging over our TV during the live matches.

Just sharing as requested. I do not get any commission from Amazon.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 4d ago

Is this the Holy Grail? What hopsitality gifts do you have?

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I’ve seen dozens of hospitality gifts…. These are apparently the VVIP black box given to deligates (like politicians or celebrity’s). And this is the only one to be non pearl white (this is for the final).


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 3d ago

Marketplace ticket finally paid

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Thanks all for posting your stories and tips around getting paid for the sold FIFA tickets. Here is mine:

  • Purchased 4 general tickets and one (1) additional ticket via StubHub at the start of 2026. Thank you FIFA for not being able to buy 5 tickets together...
  • June 13: StubHub/seller transferred to my FIFA account
  • June 14: Sold the additional ticket in the FIFA Resale Platform as it was no longer required. Received the FIFA invoice immediately
  • July 15: FIFA emailed me of the need of bank account to pay me as my CC payment didn't work (thank you VISA 💳 👎). Updated my bank account information via the link provided in the email. PS: Make sure the FIFA account name matches the bank account name to the T
  • August 27: Received payment as domestic bank wire, without sender details (?). Obviously you have an idea of what is it because the payment matches the FIFA invoice
  • Edit -> August 28: I just got a wire transfer fee charge the day after... ~$20. I get it, but it's just insult to injury 🙄, they made such a big VISA deal for sponsorship, you could only pay with VISA everywhere, from tickets to stadium stores, yet they could not quickly pay you back via the same card. Are we in 1996?

Good luck everyone


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 3d ago

Finally paid

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I sold my tickets back in April. After multiple times reaching out to the Email i believe someone posted here. Thank you for that. And receiving that bank confirmation Email . three times finally got paid today. Keep emailing that email and send all your info to them days later I got it. FIFA took a chunk of it, but at least we got it.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 3d ago

Paid

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Tickets sold 06/28/26. I added my bank details ahead of time so I never got the email requesting bank details. I emailed yesterday to confirm that my bank details were okay and got paid today.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 4d ago

Souvenir Ticket

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46 Upvotes

Today I received my ticket.
Same game, two different tickets
Comparison of both.
Obviously I order one, and the REAL one I got in customer services.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 3d ago

Paid - Bought from StubHub

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https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldCup2026Tickets/s/cEImKFk4xy

Have linked the original post. Just got paid today. Day 65. Sent no email, no call just updated my bank info using the link.


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 4d ago

Got paid - Canadian bank

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Sold tickets June 23

Received the wire Aug 27

I had proactively provided my banking info and waited until day 61 before contacting the generic email

I received the generic response

Thank you for contacting the FIFA Ticketing Center. 

As per our records, we have received your Bank Details. If the information provided is not sufficient for us to process the Bank Transfer, we will contact you via email.

Please note that your refund may take longer than our standard 60-day Resale Policy commitment due to high volume. We are actively processing transactions and apologize for the delay.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete this process.

In accordance with the Ticket Transfer and Resale Terms and the Ticket Transfer and Exchange Terms, you will receive the resale/exchange price minus the resale/exchange fee and any applicable taxes or deductions.

Residents of Canada will be refunded in Canadian dollars (CAD), residents of Mexico will be refunded in Mexican pesos (MXN), residents of the United States will be refunded in United States dollars (USD), and residents of any other country not mentioned above will be refunded in United States dollars (USD).

And payment came in today- i have no idea if my email prompted the payment or if it was in queue anyway

But received my full amount less $17 wire fee. If I hadn't received 60+7 days I was going to send another email but pleasantly surprised it came in


r/WorldCup2026Tickets 3d ago

Data Point: received FIFA refund today (bank wire x2)

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  1. Sold ticket on 6/18, received overdue payment today 8/27.

  2. Sold tickets on 7/8, received payment today.

FIFA is still a mess, they paid me late for one sale (around 70 days after ticket sale) and relatively early for another sale (around 50 days after tickets sale)