Reseller Platform Denies FIFA Collusion as World Cup Tickets Remain Unsold
Summary
SeatGeek denied claims that it is working with FIFA to sell unsold 2026 World Cup tickets in bulk. Experts and some officials have raised concerns about FIFA’s ticket pricing and resale practices before the tournament starts in June.Key Facts
- SeatGeek said it has no deal or partnership with FIFA for selling World Cup tickets.
- Large blocks of tickets for a June 26 match appeared on SeatGeek, which is unusual for normal resale patterns.
- An economics professor suggested FIFA may be quietly dumping unsold tickets below official prices to avoid refund issues.
- FIFA changed its resale rules for the 2026 World Cup, removing price caps for tickets in the U.S. and Canada.
- Resale ticket prices for many matches have dropped below FIFA’s official face value recently.
- New York and New Jersey attorneys general are investigating FIFA’s ticketing methods, especially for matches at MetLife Stadium.
- Officials have accused FIFA of causing confusion, misleading fans, and creating very high ticket prices.
- FIFA says it aims to ensure fair ticket access for both current and new fans.
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