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The Critical Timeline
If you applied during the current Random Selection Draw (which closes January 13, 2026), the results follow a strict schedule.
- Application Deadline: January 13, 2026 (11:00 AM ET).
- The Draw Period: Mid-to-late January 2026. This is when the automated system selects winners.
- Email Notifications: All successful, partially successful, and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email starting in early February 2026.
- Payment Charges: Payments are typically processed immediately following the notification. Ensure your bank does not flag a large international transaction from “FIFA Ticketing” as fraud.
What is a “Partially Successful” Application?
This means you applied for multiple matches but only “won” some of them. You will be charged for the matches you won, while the others will remain unallocated.