The latest step in the buildup to the FIFA 2026 World Cup — Friday’s “ Final Draw ” — is set to determine the all-important match-ups and pathways that nations will navigate when the competition itself kicks off in June, 2026.

And with the determination of the groups, fans are beginning to get more clarity on the tournament schedule itself. As a result, attention will swing back to World Cup ticket prices and availability . For the first time in the process, fans will soon be able to buy individual tickets based on specific match-ups.

Known as the “ Random Selection Draw ,” the latest round of World Cup ticket lotteries begins at 11 a.m. on December 11, and runs until 11 a.m. on January 13. As FIFA notes, “Timing of a fan’s entry into the Random Selection Draw during the entry pe

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