Buying tickets was broken down into distinct phases to manage the massive global demand.
Remaining tickets were sold in real-time right up until the day of the final on July 15. The Secret Weapon: The FAN ID
It served as a multi-entry visa for foreign fans and provided free public transport on matchdays.
Here is a look back at how fans secured their seats for the 2018 World Cup and what you can learn from that process today.
Getting tickets for the FIFA World Cup is a marathon, not a sprint. While the 2018 tournament in Russia is now a piece of history, understanding the process used then is essential for any fan preparing for future tournaments—like the upcoming 2026 World Cup .
The most important rule in World Cup ticketing is that FIFA.com/tickets is the for purchasing general tickets. In 2018, FIFA operated all sales through its own ticketing subsidiary to ensure security and fair pricing. The Three Phases of Sales
This began well before the final draw was even made. Fans applied for "Random Selection Draws" without knowing exactly which teams would play in which cities.
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Cardiac Enzyme Panels (LDH, CK, CK,MB, AST) | 3,000 | 2100 | 1500 |
| Extended Cardiac Enzyme Panel (LDH, CK, CK-MB, AST, Troponin I) | 5,650 | 3955 | 2825 |
| Hypertension Panel (Glucosee (F), Lipid Profile, Urea, Creatinine, Serum Electrolytes) | 4,800 | 3360 | 2400 |
| Heart Health Panel (Glucose (F), hsCRP, Homocysteine, NT-Pro BNP, Lipid Profile) | 10,500 | 7350 | 5250 |
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Diabetes Panel (Glucose (F), HbA1c, Microalbuminuria) | 3,200 | 2240 | 1600 |
| Extended Diabetes Panel (CBC, Glucose (F), HbA1c, HBsAg, HCV, Uric Acid, Creatinine, Lipid Profile, Urine Routine) | 10,450 | 7315 | 5225 |
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Thyroid Panel (Free T3, Free T4, TSH) | 5,000 | 3500 | 2500 |
| Basic Thyroid Panel (T3, T4, TSH) | 3,500 | 2450 | 1750 |
| Extended Thyroid Panel (Free T3, Free T4, TSH, T3, T4) | 7,250 | 5075 | 3625 |
| Thyroid Screning Panel (Free T4, TSH) | 3,400 | 2380 | 1700 |
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis "B" Panel (HBsAg, Anti-HBs, HBc-IgM, HBc (Total), HBe, Anti-HBe) | 14,500 | 10150 | 7250 |
| LFT- Liver Function Tests (Total Protien, ALP, Total Biliubin, Direct & Indirect Bilirubin, ALT, AST, GGT, Albumin, Globulins, A/G Ratio) | 1,900 | 1330 | 950 |
| Hepatitis Screening (Hepatitis B & C screening by ELISA/CLIA) | 3,450 | 2415 | 1725 |
| Chronic Hepatitis Panel (LFT,HBsAg, HCV) | 5,600 | 3920 | 2800 |
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female Infertility Panel (FSH,LH, Prolactin, Progesterone, Estradiol) | 11,000 | 7700 | 5500 |
| Male Infertility Panel (AMH, T4, TSH, DHEASO4, Testosterone) | 12,000 | 8400 | 6000 |
| Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Panel (CBC, LFT, Serum Electrolyes, Urine Protien/Creatinine Ratio, Urine Routine) | 5,600 | 3920 | 2800 |
| STD Screen (Anti-HIV, Anti-HCV, HBsAg, RPR/Syphilis) | 8,000 | 5600 | 4000 |
| Torch Panel (Toxoplasma IgG, Toxoplasma Igm, Rubella IgG, Rubella IgM, CMV IgG, CMV IgM, HSV 1&2 IgG, HSV 1&2 IgM) | 12,500 | 8750 | 6250 |
| Basic Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Panel (Testosterone (Total), LH, FSH, TSH) | 6,500 | 4550 | 3250 |
| Extended Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Panel Testosterone (Total), TSH, LH, FSH, Prolactin, DHEA-SO4, Insulin, SHBG, 17-OH Progesterone, Glucose (F/R), Lipid {Profile) | 24,000 | 16800 | 12000 |
| Menopause Panel (Estradiol, TSH, Fre T4, LH, FSH, Prolactin, Testosterone Total, SHBG) | 14,500 | 10150 | 7250 |
| Amenorrhoea Panel (LH, FSH, Estradiol) | 6,000 | 4200 | 3000 |
| Pre-Marital Panel Anti-HCV, HBSag, Anti-HIV, Hb Electrophoresis) | 8,400 | 5880 | 4200 |
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Bone Health Panel (Vitamin-D, Corrected Calcium, Alkaline Phosphatase, Phosphorus, Uric Acid) | 6,400 | 4480 | 3200 |
| Extended Bone Health Panel Vitamin-D, Corrected Calcium, Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Phosphorus, Creatinine, Magnesium, Uric Acid, PTH) | 7,000 | 4900 | 3500 |
| Osteoporosis Panel (Alkaline Phosphatase, Calcium, Phosphate, Albumin, Vitamin-D) | 5,800 | 4060 | 2900 |
| Arthritis Panel (Anti CCP, ESR, ASOT, RA Factor) | 6,500 | 4550 | 3250 |
| Rheumatology Panel (RA factor, Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA) by IF, AntiCCP) | 9,200 | 6440 | 4600 |
| Muscle Enzymes Panel CPK, LDH, SGOT, Aldolase | 3,750 | 2625 | 1875 |
| Autoimmune IF Panel (Antibodies against cell nuclei (ANA), mitochondria (AMA) and smooth muscle (ASMA) by immunofluorescence) | 6,000 | 4200 | 3000 |
| ENA Profile 20+ Protein targets | 9,200 | 6440 | 4600 |
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVID Prognosis Panel (CBC with Peripheral Smear, CRP, LDH, D-Dimer, Ferritin) | 7,500 | 5250 | 3750 |
| Immunoglobulins Panel (IgA, IgG, IgM, IGE) | 5,500 | 3850 | 2750 |
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaemia Panel (CBC, Retic Count, Vitamin B-12, Folic Acid) | 6,500 | 4550 | 3250 |
| Coagulation Panel (PT (INR), APTT, CBC) | 2,600 | 1820 | 1300 |
| Hemolysis Panel (CBC, Retic Count, Direct Coomb's, LDH, Bilirubin) | 4,000 | 2800 | 2000 |
| Iron Status (Iron, TIBC, Ferritin) | 3,450 | 2415 | 1725 |
Buying tickets was broken down into distinct phases to manage the massive global demand.
Remaining tickets were sold in real-time right up until the day of the final on July 15. The Secret Weapon: The FAN ID
It served as a multi-entry visa for foreign fans and provided free public transport on matchdays.
Here is a look back at how fans secured their seats for the 2018 World Cup and what you can learn from that process today.
Getting tickets for the FIFA World Cup is a marathon, not a sprint. While the 2018 tournament in Russia is now a piece of history, understanding the process used then is essential for any fan preparing for future tournaments—like the upcoming 2026 World Cup .
The most important rule in World Cup ticketing is that FIFA.com/tickets is the for purchasing general tickets. In 2018, FIFA operated all sales through its own ticketing subsidiary to ensure security and fair pricing. The Three Phases of Sales
This began well before the final draw was even made. Fans applied for "Random Selection Draws" without knowing exactly which teams would play in which cities.
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate) | 1,500 | 1050 | 750 |
| Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Creatinine, Calcium, BUN, Glucose (F)) | 3,500 | 2450 | 1750 |
| Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) (Glucose (F), ALT, AST, BUN, Creatinine, Uric Acid, HbA1c, Serum Electrolytes, Calcium (Total)) | 6,500 | 4550 | 3250 |
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFT-Renal Function Test (Creatinine, Urea, Uric Acid) | 1,500 | 1050 | 750 |
| Nephritic Panel (RA Factor, ANA, ASO, C-ANCA, P-ANCA, C3, C4, IgA, IgM, IgG) | 20,500 | 14350 | 10250 |
| Extended Renal Health Panel (Serum Electrolytes, Bicarbonate, BUN, Urine Routine, Uric Acid, Phosphorous, Anion Gap, PTH, Micoalbuminuria, Calcium | 9,200 | 6440 | 4600 |
| Dialysis Patient/Chronic Kidney Disease Panel CBC, Urea, Creatinine, Serum Electrolytes, Bicarbonate, ALT, Intact PTH, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Uric Acid | 7,500 | 5250 | 3750 |
| Test Panels | Standard | Welfare | Zakat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Biomarkers (Estrogen (ER), Progesterone (PR), HER2 receptors) | 11,500 | 8050 | 5750 |
| Histopathology Review Case [Comprehensive immunohistochemistry panel (100+ tumor markers available)] | 13,500 | 9450 | 6750 |
| Tumor Markers Panel Beta HCG, AFP, CEA, CA-125 | 10,500 | 7350 | 5250 |
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