Thousands of Unsold World Cup Tickets Suddenly Disappear From FIFA Website
Summary
Thousands of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were suddenly removed from the FIFA website just days before the tournament. The reason for this removal is unclear, but ticket availability dropped sharply from about 74,000 to under 30,000.Key Facts
- Around 74,000 World Cup tickets were initially available online.
- Ticket numbers dropped rapidly to 44,000 then below 30,000 in a short time.
- FIFA has not explained why the tickets were pulled.
- Some people think tickets might have been given to sponsors or used to create demand by making tickets seem scarce.
- Ticket resale prices have started to increase after weeks of decline.
- Host city businesses have reported lower interest in this World Cup.
- Many fans and politicians have criticized higher ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
- FIFA is based in Switzerland and did not respond to Newsweek’s request for comment.
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