Verizon is giving fans the ultimate FIFA World Cup 26 experience
As the official telecom sponsor for FIFA World Cup 26, Verizon is joining forces with David Beckham and a stacked lineup of talent – think Tim Howard, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, Sergio “Kun” Agüero, and more. Together, they are kicking off something called Verizon Ultimate Access to the FIFA World Cup 26.So what’s in it for fans? Verizon is giving away thousands of free tickets to the matches. But that’s not all – hundreds of lucky users will score on-field, pitch-side access during the tournament. That’s about as close as you can get to the action without wearing cleats yourself.
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And on the road to the World Cup, Verizon and its soccer all-star crew will be dropping surprises, hosting special events, and rolling out merch collabs to keep the energy alive.
The World Cup is the biggest sports event in the world and the fandom is unlike any other. We knew we wanted to deliver access and experiences to our customers that are once in a lifetime. Our customers will get access throughout the World Cup – Beckham-style, with surprises, events and giveaways along the way.
– Leslie Berland, Chief Marketing Officer at Verizon, September 2025
How to claim your free tickets
This is the ticket drop schedule. | Image credit – Verizon
Starting Thursday, October 2 at 9:00 AM EST, Verizon customers in the US can grab free tickets directly in the My Verizon app through Verizon Access – the company’s premium access program that’s already known for handing out concert tickets, sports passes, movie premiere invites, and other VIP-style perks.
Tickets are first-come, first-served, and more drops will roll out leading up to the tournament. You’ll see announcements in the app and at Verizon.com/Access.
Then there’s the big one: the “Golden Tickets” sweepstakes. Launching in November, it’ll give winners insane pitch-side access to the World Cup. Verizon will also run additional giveaways at events and activations before the tournament kicks off. For updates, fans should keep an eye on @Verizon on Instagram.
Verizon’s role behind the scenes
And fans definitely upload a lot – according to Verizon’s Consumer Connections Report, US soccer fans used 148 terabytes of data at FIFA matches this year. That’s about half a million hours of video streaming, which would take one person 57 years to watch. A lot, right?
A chance fans won’t want to miss
For soccer fans, this isn’t just another promo. It’s the chance to win an experience you’ll never forget – whether that’s getting into the stadium for free or standing pitch-side during the world’s biggest sporting event. If you’re passionate about the game, that’s reason enough to jump in.
The hype vs reality
Verizon is going all-out for the World Cup. With free tickets, Golden Ticket sweepstakes, and star-studded promos, fans have plenty of chances to land something amazing. That said, don’t expect it all to run perfectly – first-come, first-served setups usually hit a few bumps.
The real test will be whether Verizon’s setup can handle the flood of people rushing in at once. But honestly, I’d be seriously jealous of anyone who gets the chance to be right on the field during a game.
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