Filipino football fans know the drill. You stay up for matches, follow tournaments from miles away, and cheer like you’re in the stadium even when you’re watching from home. That’s part of the fun, but this new partnership gives fans something even better: a real shot at getting closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

What also makes it land is that it didn’t come out of nowhere. GoTyme has already been building a relationship with football in the Philippines through its three-year partnership with the Philippine Football Federation, support for the national teams and grassroots development, and fan-facing initiatives like the GoTyme Bank Match Up and Dream Match-up

1. It gives fans a real shot at being there

For many Filipino football fans, the World Cup has always felt thrilling but distant. This promo makes it feel a little more possible. GoTyme cardholders can earn raffle entries toward all-expenses-paid trips to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ just by using their cards for everyday purchases. The limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026™ x GoTyme Visa cards also start rolling out at kiosks nationwide on March 23, 2026.

2. There’s an insider detail frequent travelers will appreciate

One of the more useful bits mentioned at the event was the overseas-spend perk. Every ₱1,000 spent in a single receipt earns one raffle entry, but overseas transactions earn triple, so the same spend abroad gets you three entries. It’s a small detail, but it makes the promo more fun for fans who already travel or have a trip coming up.

3. It builds on GoTyme’s football track record

This isn’t a random World Cup moment. GoTyme became the official bank partner of the PFF in 2025, with backing that extends to both the men’s and women’s national teams, grassroots programs, and football events in the country. That makes this FIFA World Cup 2026 push feel more like an affirmation of a direction GoTyme has already been taking.

4. Sam Suguran’s story shows why these campaigns work

Before this latest promo, Dream Match-up already gave fans a glimpse of what this kind of support can look like. Sam Suguran, an Arayat Academy athlete and GoTyme scholar, won the campaign and got to travel to Barcelona to meet his idol, Lamine Yamal. GoTyme described it as a dream come true, and it’s easy to see why. Sam had been playing football since he was eight, so this was more than a prize. It was the kind of moment young fans imagine for years.

5. It recognizes how real Filipino football fandom has become

At the launch, GoTyme CEO Nate Clarke said what surprised him most was how fast football is growing in the Philippines and how passionate young people are, especially in a country where football is not the main sport. That lines up with GoTyme’s earlier public comments around its PFF partnership, where Clarke pointed to the country’s growing love for football.

How to get the card

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ x GoTyme limited-edition Visa debit cards will be available at GoTyme kiosks nationwide starting March 23, 2026. Existing cardholders can also upgrade to a limited-edition card for a ₱200 replacement fee, and full promo details are on GoTyme’s website. Register for GoTyme here: gotyme.com.ph