If you can no longer attend a World Cup 2026 match, FIFA's official Ticket Transfer feature is the cleanest way to send that ticket to someone else.
As of May 6, 2026, FIFA says the feature is available for tickets purchased on FIFA.com/tickets, including tickets bought during earlier sales phases and through the official Resale/Exchange Marketplace. The main rule is the deadline: transfers are allowed up to one hour before kick-off.
At a glance
Transfer deadline
Up to one hour before kick-off
Eligible products
Single Match, Venue Specific, Team Specific
Recipient control
Full ticket rights after acceptance
If not accepted
Ticket returns to the original account
Mobile ticket rule
Screenshots and photos are not valid for entry
Quick answers
Can I transfer World Cup 2026 tickets?
Yes. FIFA says Ticket Transfer is available for eligible tickets purchased through official FIFA channels.
What is the deadline for ticket transfer?
FIFA says tickets can be transferred up to one hour before the relevant match kick-off.
What happens if the recipient does not accept the transfer?
FIFA says the pending ticket returns to the original FIFA ticketing account if it has not been accepted by the one-hour deadline.
Which ticket products can be transferred?
FIFA says Single Match Tickets, Venue Specific Tickets and Team Specific Tickets are eligible, while some complimentary, promotional or restricted tickets may not be.
Does the new holder get full control?
Yes. FIFA says the new ticket holder can use the ticket, re-transfer it, invite guests or list it for resale or exchange where allowed.
Is Ticket Transfer the same as resale?
No. Ticket Transfer is for assigning a ticket to a known person, while the Resale or Exchange Marketplace is FIFA's official route for listing a ticket for another eligible buyer.
FIFA describes Ticket Transfer as the official tool that lets the main ticket holder fully assign ticket rights to another person.
This is not the same as forwarding a confirmation email. FIFA says all World Cup 2026 tickets are mobile tickets inside the FWC2026 Mobile Tickets app, and screenshots or photos of tickets will not be accepted for stadium entry.
FIFA's official FAQ says Single Match Tickets, Venue Specific Tickets and Team Specific Tickets are eligible for transfer, whether they were purchased on FIFA.com/tickets or through the official Resale/Exchange Marketplace.
If a ticket belongs to a wider package such as a Venue Specific Ticket or Team Specific Ticket, FIFA says that individual match can still be transferred as a Single Match Ticket.
FIFA also says some complimentary, promotional or restricted tickets may not be eligible.
Which World Cup 2026 tickets can be transferred?
FIFA's official Ticket Transfer eligibility rules by ticket type
| Ticket type | Eligible for transfer? | FIFA note |
|---|---|---|
| Single Match Ticket | Yes | Fully eligible |
| Venue Specific Ticket | Yes | Individual matches can be transferred as Single Match Tickets |
| Team Specific Ticket | Yes | Individual matches can be transferred as Single Match Tickets |
| Complimentary, promotional or restricted tickets | Not always | FIFA says some may not be eligible |
Package-based tickets can still move one match at a time under FIFA's transfer rules.
FIFA says the recipient gets full control of the transferred ticket. They can use it, re-transfer it, invite their own guests, or list it for resale or exchange on the official FIFA marketplace where allowed.
That is different from simply sending a ticket to a privately invited guest while keeping the related benefits yourself. For that situation, FIFA says the right tool is the FWC2026 Mobile Tickets app once it becomes available in mid-May 2026.
Ticket Transfer is for cases where you already know exactly who should receive the ticket. The Resale or Exchange Marketplace is FIFA's official channel for listing a ticket when you need another eligible buyer.
FIFA also says tickets bought through the official marketplace can still be transferred later through the Ticket Transfer feature, subject to the same rules.
If you need the resale route rather than a direct handoff, our resale marketplace guide covers that side in more detail.
Ticket Transfer vs Resale or Exchange Marketplace
The cleanest way to separate a direct handoff from an official resale listing
| Feature | Ticket Transfer | Resale or Exchange Marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| Main use | Send a ticket to a known person | List a ticket for another eligible buyer |
| Who chooses the next holder | The original buyer | The marketplace process |
| What happens after acceptance or purchase | The recipient gets full control | The marketplace buyer receives the ticket under FIFA's official resale rules |
If you already know the new holder, transfer is simpler than listing the ticket for resale.
FIFA says tickets can be transferred up to one hour before the relevant match kick-off.
If the transfer has not been accepted by that point, the pending ticket returns to the original FIFA ticketing account.
FIFA says Supporter Tickets can be transferred through the Ticket Transfer feature on the Resale or Exchange Marketplace from April 2, 2026 onward.
For Conditional Supporter Tickets, FIFA says transfer is only possible after the team has qualified for the relevant knockout round and FIFA Ticketing has formally issued that match ticket to the original buyer.
FIFA discourages attempts to transfer tickets through third-party platforms or unofficial accounts. Keeping the process inside FIFA accounts is the safer path and reduces the risk of failed acceptance or cancellation problems.
FIFA also says that if a transfer has already been accepted by the wrong person, FIFA Ticketing may not be able to undo it.
FIFA Ticket Transfer is the cleanest official option when the original buyer cannot attend and already knows who should receive the ticket. Eligible tickets can be transferred up to one hour before kick-off, and if the recipient accepts, they receive full control of the ticket.
If you need to choose a new buyer rather than name one yourself, use the official Resale or Exchange Marketplace instead.