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FIFA faces ticket resale allegations ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:27 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

FIFA faces ticket resale allegations ahead of World Cup

Summary

FIFA is accused of using third-party platforms, including SeatGeek, to sell blocks of World Cup tickets, with the tournament starting on June 12. The allegations suggest that FIFA has been offloading unsold inventory to manage ticket supply and pricing. This comes alongside ongoing criticism of FIFA's ticket pricing strategy, which many fans consider excessive. A spokesperson for SeatGeek denied any partnership with FIFA, stating it remains a marketplace for fans.

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Key Details

•FIFA allegedly sells tickets through SeatGeek, contrary to fan expectations.
•These accusations emerge as World Cup ticket sales remain sluggish ahead of the event.
•A Boston University professor claims to have evidence of FIFA's practices.
•The World Cup tournament kicks off on June 12 in the U.S.
•SeatGeek denies any formal agreement with FIFA regarding ticket distribution.

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10:27 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA allegedly using third-party resale platforms to sell World Cup tickets

What they're saying

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FIFA faces accusations that it is using third-party ticket resale platforms such as SeatGeek to sell 'large, contiguous blocks of seats' for World Cup games, with the tournament set to kick off in under two weeks
— Yahoo Sports

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