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Canada Soccer FIFA WORLD CUP 26TM TICKETING Allotment FAQs
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The FIFA Ticketing Office is responsible for all ticketing for FIFA World Cup 26™ and will establish the regulations for distributing tickets to supporters of participating nations.
There are two ways that Canada fans can access tickets to the FIFA World Cup 26™ . FIFA will operate a process that is open to all and will provide more information in the future.
As a participating federation, Canada Soccer is also provided with an allotment of tickets that it is able to allocate, which it will do through a ticket allotment lottery.
The way to register for an opportunity to access Canada Soccer’s allotment of tickets is to sign up for CanadaRed.
Note that CanadaRED members gain priority access to Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment lottery. Tickets through Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment are sold through a weighted random draw based on your CanadaRED tier.
Register your interest in learning more about Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment by signing-up to be notified about when our CanadaRED program goes live later this spring.
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By becoming a CanadaRED member, you gain priority access to Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment lottery. Tickets through Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment are sold through a weighted random draw based on your CanadaRED tier. The higher the tier, the higher the chances. Specific ticket details will be released at a later date based on direction from FIFA.
CanadaRED members will be eligible to apply to purchase tickets through Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment.
Following the completion of the ticket application process, if the number of tickets requested exceeds the allocation available, a weighted random selection draw will be conducted to determine which applicants are awarded tickets.
CanadaRED members at the highest membership tiers will have the best chance to access tickets as they will have access to the first draw and each subsequent draw afterwards.
Canada Soccer will conduct a weighted random draw to allocate tickets for fans within the Canada Soccer ticket allotment. The process will ensure that those interested have a fair opportunity to attend CANMNT’s matches at the FIFA World Cup 26™.
An equal number of tickets will be available at each CanadaRED membership tier draw. Unsuccessful applicants in each draw will be automatically entered into each subsequent membership tier draw.
Draw 1 – Group A (Icon Membership Tier)
Draw 2 – Group B (Legend Membership Tier) + anyone not selected from Draw 1
Draw 3 – Group C (Champion Membership Tier) + anyone not selected from Draw 2
Draw 4 – Group D (Premier Membership Tier) + anyone not selected from Draw 3
Draw 5 – Group E (Squad Membership Tier) + anyone not selected from Draw 4
Draw 6 – Group F (Community Membership Tier) + anyone not selected from Draw 5
Draw 7 – Group G (Starter Membership Tier) + anyone not selected from Draw 6
Yes. Increasing your tier through multiple contributions will improve your odds to purchase tickets through Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment lottery. The higher the tier, the higher the chances.
All CanadaRED members must follow a specific process to ensure they are entered in the lottery. Additional information about how to enter the draw will be communicated when they are available. Members who fail to enter the draw properly will not have access to tickets.
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No, becoming a member does not guarantee a ticket, but it improves your odds of securing tickets through the Canada Soccer (FWC26) ticket allotment lottery.
CanadaRED members who apply through the Canada Soccer (FWC26) ticket allotment lottery are not guaranteed tickets as the number of tickets requested may exceed the allocation available.
Tickets through Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment lottery will be allocated through a weighted random draw to determine which applicants are awarded tickets, based on your CanadaRED tier.
The higher the tier, the higher the chances.
Canada Soccer is working in partnership with the FIFA Ticketing Office. At this time, FIFA has not provided any further update with regards to ticket price points, stadium configurations, lottery timelines or full lottery rules and regulations. By becoming a member of CanadaRed, you will be notified of all major updates via email, including the deadline by which you must be registered for your selected tier and when the draw will occur.
The Canada Soccer FWC26 ticket allotment lottery application timeline will be announced at a later date, following confirmation from the FIFA Ticket Office, with official communication sent to all CanadaRED members.
An equal number of tickets will be allocated for each draw corresponding with a CanadaRed tier. Tickets will be distributed in a waterfall system, meaning that the draw for the highest tier will occur first, and unsuccessful applicants will automatically be entered in subsequent draws at lower tiers.
Yes. As a registered player (or family of a player), registered coach, or registered referee, you receive access to the Community Tier of CanadaRED, which gives free access above the Starter Tier. Community Tier members may upgrade their membership further at their discretion.
Tickets will be distributed using a draw featuring a waterfall system. An equal number of tickets will available for the draw associated with each CanadaRED membership tier, and every entrant in each draw will have the same probability of success. However, CanadaRED members at higher tiers have an increased probability overall of winning access to tickets. Draws will begin with at the highest membership tier first, and unsuccessful applicants will automatically be entered into subsequent draws.
Yes. The USSF is following the same process to allocate their allocation of tickets.
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CanadaRED is Canada Soccer’s official fan engagement and annual giving fund that directly supports the Canada Soccer Foundation. By aligning contributions with exclusive benefits, this program builds a strong community of fans and rewards our donors who are passionate about advancing the beautiful game in Canada. It allows fans and supporters to contribute yearly to advance soccer development at all levels.
CanadaRED will serve as the exclusive pathway for fans and supporters to gain access to the Canada Soccer FIFA World Cup 26™(FWC26) ticket allotment lottery. Tickets through Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment are sold through a weighted random draw based on your CanadaRED tier. The higher the tier, the higher the chances.
Once the CanadaRED membership program is live, you can join by signing-up online through our secure portal. Simply select your preferred giving level and choose a one-time or recurring donation. Make sure you’ve signed to be notified about when our CanadaRED program goes live later this spring.
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Yes. The CanadaRED program will continue to offer a tier which is completely free of charge and made for those who want to stay connected, receive regular Canada Soccer communications, get ticket presale access to National Team home matches, and obtain regular updates on Canada Soccer programming and product launches. In addition, fans and supporters within the CanadaRED STARTER Tier are eligible to apply for the Canada Soccer FIFA World Cup 26™ ticket allotment lottery.
Donations to the Canada Soccer Foundation via CanadaRED are eligible for a charitable tax receipt in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations. Tax receipts will be issued for the eligible portion of the donation, which is calculated based on the total contribution minus the value of any benefits received. The Canada Soccer Foundation follows all CRA guidelines to ensure compliance and transparency in charitable receipting.
Presale Access: CanadaRED Members within the highest tiers will receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets, additional access windows will open for members at lower tiers.
Public On Sale: After CanadaRED members have had their opportunity, remaining tickets will be made available to the public.
The enhanced CanadaRED will launch in Spring 2025. Ready for action?
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The Community Tier has been developed to provide elevated member benefits to registered members of the Canadian soccer community – players, referees, coaches, and volunteers – to be part of the official Canada Soccer fan membership program and enjoy unique engagement opportunities. There is no cost associated with the Community Tier.
Individuals in the Community Tier will receive priority access over the Starter Tier to Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment lottery. Tickets through Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment are sold through a weighted random draw based on your CanadaRED tier.
Our online donation processing platform will launch in spring 2025, but in the meantime, if you’re interested in making a donation to the Canada Soccer Foundation, please fill out the form here.
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If you are a registered player, coach, or referee, you have access to the Community Tier of CanadaRed. You may also participate in higher tiers if you would like. Information about how to access the Community Tier will be made available at later date in advance of the launch of the new CanadaRED.
Your contributions directly fund youth soccer programs, elite coaching development, and National Team support, ensuring that players of all ages and backgrounds have opportunities to succeed in the sport.
CanadaRED is an ongoing annual fund, meaning donations are collected every year to support soccer development. We encourage donors to contribute annually to maintain the momentum and continued growth of the sport. Canada Soccer’s ticket allotment for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ will be accessible through CanadaRED membership.
Your CanadaRED membership contribution goes toward the Canada Soccer Foundation’s three core priorities:
ENHANCED NATIONAL TEAM SYSTEM SUPPORT
CANADIAN COACHING EXCELLENCE
ACCESSIBILITY FOR YOUTH CLUB SOCCER
We believe in transparency and accountability. CanadaRED members receive impact updates, including financial reports, success stories, and details on how contributions are being used to grow soccer in Canada.
CanadaRED members receive exclusive access to Canada Soccer updates, behind-the-scenes content, invitations to special events, and priority access to select opportunities, including our Canada Soccer FWC26 ticket allotment lottery. Benefits are based on your CanadaRED membership tier.
CanadaRED has been enhanced to become a fan engagement and annual giving fund that will directly support the Canada Soccer Foundation. CanadaRED will serve as the exclusive platform for fans and supporters to access Canada Soccer’s FWC26 ticket allotment lottery and is designed to recognize Canada Soccer fans and donors by aligning contribution levels with exclusive benefits.
