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2 Days Left: Bank of America & Chase Sapphire World Cup Ticket Presale Opens Tuesday at Noon ET

If you lost the World Cup ticket lottery, Tuesday is your second chance. The Bank of America and Chase Sapphire presales open in just 2 days — and unlike the lottery that left millions disappointed, this is first-come, first-served. No random selection. No waiting weeks for results. If you’re fast enough, you’re in.

Mark Your Calendar

MON
February 10, 2026
12:00
PM Eastern Time
2-4
Tickets Per Match
FCFS
First-Come, First-Served

🚨 THIS IS NOT A LOTTERY

Unlike the Random Selection Draw that received over 500 million ticket requests, these presales are first-come, first-served. Speed matters. Preparation matters. Be online at 11:55 AM ET on Tuesday and ready to move fast.

FIFA’s ticket lottery left millions of fans empty-handed. Notifications began February 5 and are still rolling out in waves — but many have already received the dreaded “unsuccessful” status or simply no email at all. If that’s you, Tuesday represents your best second chance before April’s Last-Minute Sales phase.

Bank of America Presale: Everything You Need to Know

🏦 Bank of America Presale Details
Opens: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET (Noon) sharp
Closes: February 24, 2026 or when tickets sell out (expect popular matches to go within hours)
Format: First-come, first-served — NOT a lottery!
Ticket Limit: Up to 2 tickets per cardholder
Payment Required: Must use a Visa card

📋 Who’s Eligible?

Cardholders who applied for BofA Customized Cash Rewards or Unlimited Cash Rewards Visa cards between December 4, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Account must have been opened by February 5, 2026
⚠️ Note: The application window is CLOSED — you must already be eligible

🔗 How to Access

Email Link: Unique one-time-use link sent at approximately 12:00 PM ET on Tuesday
Online Banking: Same link available in BofA Online Banking portal after noon
Mobile App: Access via BofA Mobile App after noon
Critical: You MUST have a FIFA ID set up to complete your purchase

Chase Sapphire Presale: Your Other Option

💳 Chase Sapphire Presale Details
Opens: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Closes: February 24, 2026 or when sold out
Ticket Limit: Up to 4 tickets per match (more than BofA!)
Format: First-come, first-served

💳 Eligible Chase Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase Sapphire Business

🔗 How to Access Chase Presale

Log into Chase Ultimate Rewards portal
Navigate to Experiences section
World Cup tickets will be available starting 12:00 PM ET Tuesday

💡 Pro Tip: Use Both If You Can!

If you have both Bank of America AND Chase Sapphire cards, you can potentially access BOTH presales. That means up to 6 tickets across both platforms. Have both portals ready to go at noon!

Preparation Checklist: Do This NOW

Tuesday at noon will be chaotic. Thousands of fans will be hitting these portals simultaneously. Don’t waste precious seconds troubleshooting — prepare everything TODAY.

✅ Your Weekend To-Do List

Create/verify your FIFA ID at FIFA.com/tickets — do this TODAY, not Tuesday!
BofA cardholders: Ensure your email address is correct in your bank profile
Test your login — log into BofA and/or Chase apps now to avoid password issues Tuesday
Know your target matches — use our Schedule Navigator to decide which games you want
Have your payment card ready — Visa required for BofA purchase
Be online at 11:55 AM ET Tuesday — don’t wait until noon to start loading pages
Consider using a desktop computer — often faster than mobile for checkout

Which Matches Should You Target?

Some matches will sell out within minutes. Others may have better availability. Know your priorities before Tuesday.

🔥 Expect These to Sell Fastest

🇨🇴🇵🇹 Colombia vs Portugal — June 27, Miami (Cristiano Ronaldo factor)
🇲🇽🇰🇷 Mexico vs South Korea — June 18, Guadalajara
🏆 World Cup Final — July 19, MetLife Stadium
🇲🇽🇿🇦 Opening Match: Mexico vs South Africa — June 11, Estadio Azteca
🇺🇸 All USMNT matches — Group D fixtures

Strategy tip: If your top choice sells out instantly, have backup matches in mind. Lesser-known group stage matchups may have better availability — and you’ll still be at the World Cup!

Not sure which matches to target? Browse all 104 fixtures with our interactive Schedule Navigator to find games that work with your travel plans.

What If You’re Not Eligible for the Presales?

Don’t have a Bank of America or Chase Sapphire card? Don’t panic — more opportunities are coming.

📅 Future Ticket Opportunities

April 2, 2026: FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace reopens
Early April 2026: Last-Minute Sales phase — first-come, first-served, open to EVERYONE
Ongoing: Keep checking FIFA.com/tickets for updates and additional releases

⚠️ Warning: Avoid Unofficial Resale Sites

With demand this extreme, counterfeit tickets and scams are everywhere. Only purchase through official FIFA channels or the FIFA Resale Marketplace. Third-party sites carry serious risks — you could pay thousands for tickets that won’t work.

Key Dates & Timeline

World Cup 2026 Ticket Timeline

February 10, 2026 (12 PM ET): Bank of America & Chase presales OPEN
February 22, 2026: FIFA Resale Marketplace closes (temporarily)
February 24, 2026: Bank of America presale window closes
April 2, 2026: FIFA Resale Marketplace reopens
Early April 2026: Last-Minute Sales phase opens (everyone eligible)
June 11, 2026: World Cup begins — Mexico vs South Africa
July 19, 2026: World Cup Final — MetLife Stadium

Tuesday at noon. Don’t miss it.

The lottery disappointed millions. This presale is your second chance — and unlike the lottery, it rewards preparation and speed. Set up your FIFA ID today. Test your bank logins today. Know exactly which matches you want. Be ready at 11:55 AM ET on Tuesday with your finger on the trigger.

Good luck — and we’ll see you at the World Cup! ⚽

📅 Plan Your Target Matches Now

Don’t waste precious seconds on Tuesday figuring out which matches you want. Use our interactive Schedule Navigator to browse all 104 World Cup fixtures by date, venue, and team — and go into Tuesday with your game plan locked in.


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