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FIFA faces ticket resale drop as 180,000 World Cup seats remain unsold

Financial Times • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:02 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

FIFA faces ticket resale drop as 180,000 World Cup seats remain unsold
Summary

FIFA is experiencing challenges with ticket sales as 180,000 World Cup tickets are now on the resale market. The median price on the official portal for resellers has decreased by 20% in the past month. The dip in resale prices may indicate difficulties in securing attendance at the event. With the World Cup approaching, the focus remains on how this trend will impact matches and overall attendance figures.

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  • •180,000 World Cup tickets are available on the resale market.
  • •Median resale prices have dropped by 20% in a month.
  • •FIFA faces challenges in filling stadiums ahead of the event.
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  • 4:02 AMFinancial Times — Fifa faces empty seats as 180,000 World Cup tickets hit resale market - Financial Times
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Median price on official portal for resellers has sunk by 20% over the past month

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