São Paulo – The World Cup Qatar 2022 has opened applications for fans that want to secure their tickets for the football championship. The opening ticket application phase was launched today (18), with ticket products and packages set to be sold until February 8, 2022 at 2022 (GST). Fans can submit a ticket application on fifa.com/tickets.
In this initial promotion, it will make no difference when the applications are submitted, as all tickets will be allocated following the closing of the ticket application period. In cases where the number of tickets applied for exceeds the available ticket inventory for the domestic or international market, tickets will be allocated by a random selection draw process. The outcomes will be made public by March 8, along with the steps to follow and the deadline by which to pay for allocated tickets.
Residents of the host country will benefit from a special price category, with prices starting from just QAR 40 (USD 10) each. Visa payment cards are the exclusive payment method accepted for residents of Qatar, while Visa payment cards and other accepted payment cards are accepted for international fans.
This is the first FIFA World Cup to be held in an Arab country. “It will be a festival of football that will see fans experience the rich culture and history of the region through the platform of football at top-class stadiums and we look forward to bringing people from different cultures together to live football at the FIFA World Cup,” FIFA’s Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, was quoted as saying in a news release.
“Qatar cannot wait to bring fans together to celebrate their shared passion for football, experience a new culture and enjoy everything that our country and region have to offer,” Nasser Al Khater, the CEO of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, was quoted as saying.
In this opening random selection draw sales period, fans can apply for individual match tickets, available for all matches from the opening game through to the final; a team-specific ticket series, for those who want to watch a certain team on every step of their journey in Qatar, starting with the three group matches; a four-stadium ticket series, a new ticketing product to sample the atmosphere across four different matches and iconic stadiums on subsequent days; and accessibility tickets, reserved for disabled people and people with limited mobility.
Prior to the final draw in April 2022, a first-come, first-served sales phase is foreseen. Further sales phases will take place after the final draw and will feature additional products.
Given the short distances between stadiums, this edition will offer fans an opportunity of attending more than one match per day. Ticket applicants will be able to register for more than one match per day during the ticket sales phase that will follow the final draw.
FIFA has softened the household limits to allow each household to buy up to six tickets per match and up to 60 tickets throughout the tournament to enjoy the matches with their friends and family. A Hay’ya Card is needed to enter the State of Qatar, to access stadiums, and to enjoy free matchday travel alongside other benefits.
COVID-19 measures
FIFA and the government of Qatar said they are committed to putting health first. All attendees must follow the travel advice from the Qatari authorities and the latest guidance from Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda
