World Cup 2026 guide

World Cup 2026 Fan ID and Stadium Entry

No traditional Fan ID this time — here is exactly what to install, bring and pack to walk straight through the gate.

By Tixticks Editorial · Updated April 20, 2026

FIFA has confirmed mobile-only tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There is no traditional Fan ID like 2018 Russia — entry is via your mobile ticket in the FIFA app plus a valid government photo ID. Here is exactly what to install, bring and pack on matchday so you walk straight through the gate.

TL;DR — key facts

Ticket format: Mobile-only · phone wallet via FIFA app + Apple/Google Wallet
Fan ID?: No traditional Fan ID like 2018 Russia — entry by mobile ticket + government photo ID
ID required: Passport, national ID, or US/Canada/Mexico driving licence
Arrive: 90 minutes before kickoff (perimeter opens 2h before)
Bag limit: A4 or smaller · no professional cameras · no flag poles
Resale window: Mobile Transfer supported up to 30 min before kickoff
If phone dies: Charging stations near accreditation tents · bring a power bank

Step-by-step

1
Install the FIFA app
Download the official FIFA app on iOS or Android before travel. Sign in with the email used to buy your ticket.
2
Add the ticket to your phone wallet
After the Mobile Transfer is accepted, the ticket appears as a wallet pass. Keep your phone charged.
3
Bring a government photo ID
Passport, national ID, or US/Canada/Mexico driving licence. Some matches require the ID name to match the ticket.
4
Arrive 90 minutes early
Security perimeters open about 2 hours before kickoff. Allow 60-90 minutes from perimeter to seat for knockout matches.
5
Pack light
Bags larger than A4 are usually banned. No professional cameras, no large flags with poles, no outside food.

What to bring on matchday

Charged phone with FIFA app installed and ticket loaded. Government photo ID. Power bank. Light layers (most US/Mexico venues are open-air in summer heat). Reusable empty water bottle is allowed at most venues.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Fan ID for World Cup 2026?

No traditional Fan ID like 2018 Russia. Entry is by mobile ticket plus government photo ID, managed via the FIFA app.

Can I print my World Cup 2026 ticket?

No — 2026 tickets are mobile-only. They live in your phone wallet via the FIFA app or Apple/Google Wallet.

What if my phone dies at the gate?

Stadium gates have charging stations near accreditation tents. Bring a power bank to be safe — once you are scanned in, you do not need the ticket again.

Can I transfer my ticket to a friend at the last minute?

Yes — Mobile Transfer is supported up to 30 minutes before kickoff, in-app. The recipient must have a FIFA account.

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