2022 FIFA World Cup: 1.8 million tickets sold; next round of sales from July 5

The organisers of the football World Cup 2022 in Qatar have sold 1.8 million tickets so far, FIFA announced on Wednesday (June 29).

“The remaining tickets for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be back on sale next week, giving fans an unmissable chance to secure their place at the greatest football show on Earth,” FIFA said.

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This time, tickets for the first-ever FIFA World Cup to be held in the Middle East will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, allowing fans to confirm their purchase immediately after making their selection and processing the payment.

The new sales period opens via FIFA.com/tickets on Tuesday, 5 July at 11:00 CET/12:00 noon in Doha. With all 32 qualifying teams now confirmed, huge worldwide interest is anticipated in the new sales period, which will close on 16 August at 11:00 CET/12:00 noon in Doha.

“With a total of 1.8 million tournament tickets having been sold already – and with less than five months to go until the big kick-off – fans interested in an unforgettable trip of a lifetime to Qatar are being urged to act swiftly before the coveted seats are snapped up.

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“In the event of high demand, a queue management system will apply. Aside from the host nation, the top 10 countries for ticket sales based on country of residence in the latest sales period include emerging and established football hotbeds such as Canada, England, France, Germany, India, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the UAE and the USA,” FIFA added.

Individual match tickets will be available across all four price categories, with category 4 tickets reserved for residents of Qatar.

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Fans will be able to purchase up to six tickets per match and a maximum of 60 across the entire tournament. There is also the opportunity to attend more than one group game on the same day at the beginning of the tournament in line with the match compatibility rules.

“Disabled people and people with limited mobility are entitled to a dedicated allocation of Accessibility Tickets,” FIFA said.