Sky-High Ticket Prices on FIFA's Resale Platform
Ticket prices for matches at the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, are rising on FIFA's official resale platform.
The French news agency AFP reported that some seats for several matches are being offered at prices well above their face value.
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On the official resale platform, a category 1 final ticket was listed at $20,000, even though its original price was $7,875.
AFP noted that ticketing remains a sensitive issue for the 2026 World Cup, with FIFA facing sharp criticisms over the high prices offered to the general public.
The 2026 tournament will feature 48 teams, the first time the event expands beyond 32.
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