The Ultimate Guide to Winning World Cup Tickets

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is fast approaching, and as the excitement builds, so does the competition for tickets! While the official FIFA ticket application system has left the majority of fans disappointed, compers know there’s an alternative way to get hold of tickets – and it’s much cheaper than buying from FIFA’s extortionate online marketplace!

Purchase-necessary and creative competitions are your best bet for winning high-value prizes like World Cup trips. Because these comps require making an effort, the number of entrants is always much lower than simple website or social media prize draws, giving dedicated compers a real fighting chance.

In this guide, I’ve rounded up the best current opportunities to win World Cup tickets, ranging from UK-specific promotions to global sweepstakes. Make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully, keep your receipts and packaging safe for the purchase-necessary comps… and cross your fingers!

In the next few months, look out for promotions from other World Cup partners and sponsors including Hyundai, Coca-Cola, Kia, Aramco, Lenovo and Qatar Airways.

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Closed World Cup Competitions (for reference)

Budweiser (UK residents only, closed 20.6)

Unilever at ASDA (UK residents only, closed 16.6)

  • 1 x 2-night trip for 2 to new York for the World Cup Final match on 19th July & £500

Wild Refill on Instagram (UK residents only, Closed 14 June)

  • Prize: 1 x 2 tickets to the Round of 32 game on June 30th 2026, plus flights and a 2-night hotel stay covered (up to £5,000 value).
  • Full details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLC-IDjPOz/
  • Closing date: 14 June 2026

TalkSport/ Virgin Radio (UK residents only, Closed 12 June)

TalkSport/ Virgin Radio (UK residents only, Closed 1 June)

Valvoline Global Sweepstakes (US & Canada residents only, closed 31 May)

  • Grand prize: 3 day trip for 2 to New Jersey with World Cup Final tickets (19 July)
  • Instant win prizes: 3,600 x merchandise prizes
  • Full details: www.valvolineglobal.com/en/fifa-national-sweeps
  • Closing date: 31 May 2026 (although the merch prizes can be won until 31 July 2026)

McDonald’s Fun Football (UK only, closed 31 May)

Dove on Instagram (UK only, closed 25 May)

Lynx – It’s Home phase 2 (GB residents only, closed 21 May)

  • Grand prize: 1 x Trip to FIFA World Cup 26™️ England vs Panama Match for 2 (27/06/26)
  • Other prizes: 1× £600 Amazon eVoucher, 2 x £100 ($135) Voucher to get a jersey, 25 x £50 Sportswear eVoucher
  • Full details: https://www.promotions.uk.com/lynxukugc2promotion%E2%80%8B
  • Closing date: 21 May 2026 

Perfectdraft ( UK & EU , closed 17 May)

  • Prize: 1 x 4 night trip to the USA, premium match tickets and  a VIP hospitality package (flights and hotel included)
  • Full details: https://www.perfectdraft.com/en-gb/world-cup-2026-competition
  • Closing date: No closing date stated, only that the winner will be selected and announced in early 2026, with plenty of time to prepare for the World Cup experience.

Hisense (UK resident only, closed 17 May)

Deliveroo (UK residents only, closed 3 May)

  • Grand prize for England, Wales & Northern Ireland: 4 x 2-night trip for 2, includes 2 Tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026™ Panama v England on 27th June 2026 with hospitality, Roundtrip economy flights to New York, Match transfers, $500 credit on a Visa pre-paid credit card.
  • Grand prize for Scotland: 1 x 2-night trip for 2, includes 2 Tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026™ Scotland v Brazil on 24th June 2026 with hospitality, Roundtrip economy flights to Miami, Match transfers, $500 credit on a Visa pre-paid credit card.
  • Full details: https://deliveroo.co.uk/terms
  • Closing date: 3 May 2026

American Airlines: FWC26 Perks (US residents only, closed 1 May)

  • Draw 1 prize: 2 day trip for 2 to Mexico City for the World Cup Opening match on 12 June 2026
  • Draw 2 prize: a 3 night trip for 2 to see the USA play their third group stage match
  • Draw 3 prize: tickets to watch a Word Cup match with a FIFA Legend
  • Full details: www.fwc26perks.com
  • Closing date: 1 May 2026 (the Legend draw closes earlier, on 1 March)

Lynx & Savers (UK residents only, closed 1 May)

  • Prize: 1 x 2-night trip for 2, includes 2 Tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Match Brazil v Morocco on 13.06.2026 in New York, US, Roundtrip economy flights to New York, all transfers, 3 meals per day and pre-match gathering.
  • Full details: https://www.lynxformen.com/uk/groupstage2-tickets-fifawc26.html
  • Closing date: 1 May 2026

Lenovo (UK & EU residents only, closed 30 April)

BG – Score Your Way to Miami (UK residents only, closed 30 April)

  • Prize: 4 day trip for 2 to Miami with Columbia v Portugal hospitality tickets (27th June)
  • Full details: www.scorewithbg.co.uk
  • Closing date: 30 April 2026

Motorola (UK residents only, closed 30 April)

  • Grand prize: 1 x 3-night trip for 2 to Mexico City for the World Cup Opening match on 11 June 2026
  • Other prizes: 12 x Motorola smartphone RAZR 60 FIFA World Cup™ Edition
  • Full details: www.motorola.com/gb/en/contest
  • Closing date: 30 April 2026 

Hyundai Test Drive (UK residents only, closed 30 April)

Budweiser & The Official England App (UK residents only, closed 26 April)

Klarna (UK residents only, closed 18 April)

  • Grand prize: 1 x 5-night trip for 2 2 x FIFA World Cup 26™ matches; Netherlands vs Japan (14 June 2026), England vs Croatia (17 June 2026) includes flights,plus $600 value Visa prepaid card, $400 value gifts and amenities & an activity or cultural experience
  • Full details: https://www.visa.co.uk/campaign/klarna-football-promotion-uk/
  • Closing date: 18 April 2026

Tesco Coca-Cola (ROI residents only, closed 15 April)

Unilever (UK residents, closed 4 April)

  • Tesco (ends 14.4): 1 x 2-night trip for 2 to Atlanta for the World Cup Semi-Final match on 15th July & £500

Lynx (GB residents only, closed 10 April)

  • Prizes: 2x 3-night trip to a FIFA World Cup 26™ Quarter Final match on 10th July 2026 in Los Angeles ( flights, hotel and £1,000 spending money included)
  • Full details: https://www.promotions.uk.com/lynxukugcpromotion
  • Closing date: 10 April 2026

Walkers (GB residents only, closed 5 April)

  • Prizes: England: 1 x 2-night trip to Dallas, Texas to attend the FIFA World Cup 26™ England v Croatia match on 17/06/26. Scotland: 1 x 2-night trip to Miami, Florida to attend the FIFA World Cup 26™ Scotland v Brazil match on 24/06/26. (Each Prize includes: 2 x Category Two tickets to game (incl half-time stadium big screen appearance, post-match pitchside access & Brand Fan of the Match trophy presentation), flights, accommodation, 2 x $200 Uber Gift Cards & 2 x $150 Food & Drink Gift Cards)
  • Full details: https://www.nowalkersnogame.com/en-gb/fanofthematch-terms-conditions
  • Closing date: 05 April 2026

Unilever (UK residents, closed 4 April)

  • Morrisons (ends 4.4): 1 x 2-night trip for 2 to see a World Cup Group Stage match & £500
  • B&M (ends 4.4): 1 x 2-night trip for 2 to World Cup Quarter-Final in Boston on 9th July & £500

Visa FIFA World Cup Sweepstakes (US residents only, closed 31 Mar)

TSB & Visa (UK residents only, closed 31 Mar)

  • Prize: 1 x 4 night trip to Miami for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match (with flights, transfers, 4 nights accommodation and $600 USD Visa pre-paid card)
  • Other prizes: 20 x prize bundles including – 65” Smart TV, gaming console, Bluetooth headphones and more
  • Full details: https://www.tsb.co.uk/visa-promotion.html
  • Closing date: 31 March 2026

Sure on Instagram (UK residents only, closed 31 Mar)

Sure on TikTok (UK residents only, closed 31 Mar)

AdiClub (open worldwide, closed 16 Mar)

Unilever products at Lidl (UK residents only, closed 12 Mar)

  • Grand prize: 1 x 3-night trip for 2 to Los Angeles for the World Cup Round of 32 match on 28 June 2026, plus £500
  • Other prizes: 200 x £20 Lidl gift card
  • Full details: www.dove.com/uk/ro32-tickets-fifawc26.html
  • Closing date: 12 March 2026

Walkers Max – No Walkers No Game (closed 8 Mar)

  • Grand prize: 3 x 5 day trip for 2 to Mexico City for the World Cup Opening match on 11 June 2026
  • Instant win prizes: 2,300 x Official Replica or Mini Balls
  • Full details: www.nowalkersnogame.com/en-gb/max
  • Closing date: 8 March 2026

Coca-Cola Most Valuable Fan (US residents only, closed 1 Mar)

Lynx Win Big Sunset Fresh (closed 28 Feb)

  • Prize: up to 10 x 3 night trips to watch a World Cup Quarter Final (either LA on 10th July or Miami on 11th July)
  • Full details: www.lynxformen.com/uk/winbig.html
  • Closing date: 28 February 2026

Co-op & Walkers Max exclusive (closed 24 Feb)

  • Prize: 5 day trip for 2 to Mexico City for the World Cup Opening match on 12 June 2026
  • Full details: www.promotionterms.co.uk/coopmax
  • Closing date: 24 February 2026

RGB & Polypipe Giveaway (closed 21 Feb)

Be There With Hyundai (open worldwide, closed 16 Feb)

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