FIFA Makes Additional World Cup Tickets Available. Thousands Remain Unsold
Summary
FIFA will release more tickets for the upcoming World Cup this summer, even though thousands remain unsold on resale sites. Meanwhile, U.S. authorities in New York and New Jersey have started investigating FIFA for possible unfair ticket pricing and misleading seat assignments for the 2026 World Cup.Key Facts
- FIFA announced new tickets will be available for the World Cup starting today.
- Over 260,000 World Cup tickets are currently listed for resale on official resale platforms.
- New York and New Jersey Attorneys General issued subpoenas to FIFA to investigate ticketing practices.
- The investigation focuses on alleged misleading seat locations and sudden price increases.
- Fans have complained about being sold lower-category seats than they paid for.
- Officials are examining FIFA’s use of variable pricing, where ticket prices rise in later sales phases.
- FIFA said group-stage tickets start at $60 and have multiple price categories to match demand.
- FIFA reserves lower-priced tickets for fans connected to qualifying teams, distributed by national associations.
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