FIFA has also officially opened ticket selling, and it’s going in full swing. World Cup tickets are always in extremely high demand as fans from all corners of the World plan to cheer their countries from very long ago of the tournament schedule. Therefore, everybody eagerly waits to get their hands on those much-sought tickets.
However, the ticket purchasing process for this grandest sports tournament is always a bit of a hassle. You can’t just expect to just shell out the cash and get a comfortable seat at the stadium to witness your desired game.
So, knowing the ins and outs of ticketing can help you get what you want. Here we bring you all the details to buy tickets for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. So, let’s unfold!
FIFA World Cup 2022 Ticket Types and Categories
Qatar is going to arrange 64 World Cup matches in 8 stadiums. Therefore, ticket pricing and seating arrangements for the different matches vary from one another. So, the Qatar 2022 authority also decided to arrange 4 different ticket categories for the spectators and visitors. Let’s take an overview of the categories of tickets:
- Individual Match Tickets (IMTs): An individual match ticket is a ticket for a specific World Cup match. You will get these tickets available for all the 64 games of the tournament.
- Supporter Tickets (STs): National team supporters can apply for the available supporter tickets to cheer their favorite side during the group stage play. This ticket type is applicable for 48 matches only.
- Conditional Supporter Tickets (CSTs): The optimistic national team supporters can opt for the Conditional Ticket option for the four second-round matches starting from the Round of 16, and followed by the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the 3rd place determining match or the Final.
The best part of this ticket type is that the validity of it depends on the fact whether the supporting team is qualified for the specific match of the second round for which the ticket has been purchased.
However, if the supporting team gets eliminated before any targeted match, the validity will cease to exist anymore. The supporters will also get their refund amount of the match that they can’t attend due to the elimination of their favorite side.
- Four-Stadium Ticket Series (FSTs): If any fan is interested in enjoying the World Cup matches at four different stadiums, then the four-stadium ticket series will be the perfect option for him. FIFA has made several such tickets for a different combination of matchdays and stadiums. This type will be available for 56 matches, up to the Round of 16 only.
- Accessibility Tickets: Another additional ticket purchasing option is also available. FIFA has decided to arrange a dedicated allotment of a certain number of tickets for each match in every stadium for disabled people or individuals with limited mobility. These tickets are known as ‘Accessibility Tickets’.
There are four categories available for the FIFA World Cup 2022 tickets. Category 1 is the most expensive among them all as they are located in the stadium’s premium areas. Category 4 is exclusively reserved for Qatari residents only while the other 3 categories are available for worldwide fans via online ticket sales. Category 4 contains the cheapest tickets as well.
How to Buy Qatar 2022 World Cup Ticket?
No matter if you’re a Qatari resident or international fan, if you intend to apply for the Qatar match tickets, you need to apply through the official ticket portal on the FIFA website. First, create an account, sign in, and submit your application through the portal. If your request gets accepted, you’ll eventually get the option of purchasing tickets for the mega event.
To meet up the huge customer demand for arranging World Cup tickets and also ensure maximum supporters enjoy the matches live in the stadium, Qatar 2022 decided to sell the tickets in three different phases. A chunk of match tickets is decided to be allocated in each phase.
The first phase, known as Sales Phase 1, started on January 19th and ended on March 29. An approximate estimation of 8 Lac tickets has been officially sold in there. The majority of the sales came from Qatar, England, the USA, the UAE, and Mexico. The second phase of ticket sales started on the date and continued until 29th April. This phase will be conducted in a “first come, first serve” nature.
The final stage of the tournament ticket sales will be announced when the World Cup will get nearer. Just like the second phase, this stage will also follow the “first come, first serve” rule. FIFA isn’t allowing the fans to purchase different ticket products for the same game or more matches playing in a single day.
After applying for the tickets, fans need to wait to get FIFA confirmation of whether the application is a successful one or not. Once the application is duly placed and granted accordingly, FIFA notifies via mail, and a deadline to pay for the tickets will be given. They have to make the payment within the allocated deadline, as soon as possible. If anybody fails to do so, the tickets will be shuffled to the next sales phase.
How much does FIFA World Cup ticket cost?
As we already mentioned, category 1 tickets are the most expensive ones among the 4 categories. Prices will also vary at different stages of the tournament. The tickets for the Final, Semi-finals and opening match will cost the fans the most, whereas the group matches from 2nd to 48th are going to be the least expensive. Again, Qatari people will be able to purchase tickets at a bit less rate than the foreigners.
Let’s take a look at the Qatar 2022 World Cup ticket pricing for the Qatari citizens first:
| Individual Match Tickets for Qatari Citizens (in Qatari Riyal) | |||||
| Match Category | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 3 | CAT 4 | Accessibility Tickets |
| Opening match | 2250 | 1600 | 1100 | 200 | 200 |
| Group matches (2nd to 48th) | 800 | 600 | 250 | 40 | 40 |
| Round of 16 | 1000 | 750 | 350 | 70 | 70 |
| Quarter-finals | 1550 | 1050 | 750 | 300 | 300 |
| Semi-finals | 3480 | 2400 | 1300 | 500 | 500 |
| 3rd place match | 1550 | 1100 | 750 | 300 | 300 |
| Final | 5850 | 3650 | 2200 | 750 | 750 |
The price of tickets for international fans is slightly higher than the case of local supporters. Let’s take a short look at that.
| Individual Match Tickets for International Fans (in USD) | |||||
| Match Category | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 3 | CAT 4 | Accessibility Tickets |
| Opening match | 618 | 440 | 302 | 55 | 55 |
| Group matches (2nd to 48th) | 220 | 165 | 69 | 11 | 11 |
| Round of 16 | 275 | 206 | 96 | 19 | 19 |
| Quarter-finals | 426 | 288 | 206 | 82 | 82 |
| Semi-finals | 956 | 659 | 357 | 137 | 137 |
| 3rd place match | 426 | 302 | 206 | 82 | 82 |
| Final | 1607 | 1003 | 604 | 206 | 206 |
| *Conversion rate 1USD=3.64 QAR | |||||
If you’re interested to buy group tickets, you may take a look at the Four-Stadium tickets or the Team-specific ticket series prices list.
| FOUR STADIUM TICKET PRICES (in USD) | ||||
| Category 1 | 1277 | 988 | 879 | Depending on the selection of matches |
| Category 2 | 933 | 742 | 659 | |
| Category 3 | 508 | 332 | 274 | |
| TEAM SPECIFIC TICKET SERIES PRICES (in USD) | ||||
| Three-ticket series | 725 | 544 | 227 | Depending on the selection of matches |
| Four-ticket series | 1027 | 770 | 332 | |
| Seven-ticket series | 4314 | 2914 | 1616 | |
Fans Accommodation in Qatar
The availability of accommodation for the visitors and fans is always a concern in every World Cup. Almost all the hotels in Qatar are central Doha-based and all are completely booked for the tournament. So, you need to go for alternative accommodation options and try another accommodation type to consider staying outside of Qatar.
Among other accommodation plans, an effective plan can be staying in neighboring countries and hotels. In that case, you may consider the shuttle plans of multiple Airlines including flydubai, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Saudi Airlines, Oman Air, etc. which will cost approximately 298 USD in an economy package. It’s a great option for U.S. Soccer supporters. Only ticket holders can apply for the shuttle though.
Foreign fans can also consider fan villages on the outskirts of Qatar. The three options are south of Doha, west of Doha, and northern side near Lusail Stadium. Options like staying in villas, apartments, or cruise ships are also available, but certainly not the cheapest category!
FAQs Regarding Qatar 2022 Tickets Pricing
- Can I get Qatar World Cup tickets for resale?
No, you won’t. You will get the Qatar 2022 tickets only through the official FIFA website FIFA.com. If you want to transfer or resell the tickets, you have to take written permission from FIFA, and it has to be published in a Ticket Transfer & Resale Policy form. If you follow any other procedures to get the match tickets, you’ll be at the risk of counterfeiting and might even get canceled by the Authority without any refund.
- What are the payment procedures for the World Cup tickets?
If you’re a Qatari citizen, then you can use any Visa credit card to make payment for the World Cup tickets. Again, an international fan would require either Visa or other well-reputed card to confirm the payment procedure of the tickets.
- Is it possible to fly in on a match day from another close by regional country?
Yes, there are several international airlines including Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Fly Dubai, Saudia, and Kuwait Airways who are going to arrange special flights on match days to ensure more convenience for the fans. Fly Dubai will have 30 flights from Dubai to Doha while Oman Air and Kuwait Airways are going to arrange respectively 24 and 10 flights from Muscat and Kuwait City. 20 flights will be online to cater to the fans from Riyadh and Jeddah.
- What documents should I have to attend matches?
To attend Qatar 2022 matches, you should have a visa or Fan ID. This identification card is also known as Hayya Card and it acts as a visa. It’ll be operated by the Qatari Government, and be available in both the physical and digital formats. Hayya card is similar to the 2018 Russia World Cup Fan ID, and it allows multiple entries for the fans to access the free match-day travel with other benefits.
- How can fans apply for Hayya Card?
Once the interested fans have their match application ticket number, they can apply for the Hayya cards through the official Qatar 2022 World Cup site. For any Hayya Card-related queries, Qatari fans can call at 800-8052, while the international fans will get support by calling +974-4-475-2021.
- What are the COVID-19 protocols?
All the World Cup ticketholders have to be gully COVID vaccinated. International fans are instructed to follow the travel advice of the chosen airline, their own country’s health policies, and the given guideline from Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health. The Hayya card will incorporate Qatar’s official COVID-19 contact tracing application, EHTERAZ. Any fans not being able to show green-colored EHTERAZ won’t be allowed to enter the stadium. The World Cup Authorities will probably reveal more COVID-related guidelines when the World Cup will be closer. So, stay updated!
- What fans can do outside of the match days in Qatar?
Qatar isn’t a massive country, so the entertainment options for the fans are somewhat very limited. Still, there are different exciting kinds of stuff you may try while residing in Qatar for the World Cup including camel racing, Katara Cultural Village, marketplace Souq Waqif, museums, shopping downtown, the beach, desert trips, and sports (squash, golf, tennis). You can also visit the Pearl, an extravagant artificial island, and Purple Island, one of the best natural wonders. You can also stay in your luxury hotel, get your drinks, and enjoy Football!
Final Words
Although, a lot of speculations and gossip have been going on about the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the Qatari government and the World Cup Authorities are truly trying their best to arrange the grandest possible tournament for the football World. The ticket sales have also got a huge boost, and the last phase will be up in short order. So, if you want to enjoy the tournament live at the stadium, don’t make any delay, just grab the ticket ASAP! Don’t miss the lifetime chance. Have a happy soccer time!
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