Round of 32 tickets are usually sold in a few ways: official first-come, first-served sales, a resale marketplace, and sometimes secondary marketplaces if the official channels are limited. For the current World Cup ticketing cycle, reports say the major lottery-style phases are over, and remaining Round of 32 inventory is being sold directly rather than by draw.

How they sell

  • Official direct sales: tickets are listed and bought immediately if available, with no lottery.
  • FIFA resale marketplace: authorized resale is open and used for verified ticket exchanges.
  • Secondary sites: some fans buy there when official supply is tight, but prices can be much higher.

What that means in practice

  • Tickets are sold by match , not by team, so the opponent may still be unknown when you buy.
  • Availability can change fast, especially for high-demand venues and knockout matches.
  • Reported Round of 32 official price ranges were around $225 to $540 in current coverage, while resale estimates were much higher.

Quick example

If a Round of 32 match appears on the official portal, you can buy it immediately if seats remain; if not, the resale market is the next authorized option.

TL;DR

They’re mostly sold as immediate, first-come tickets now, with resale as the backup route.