FIFA mistakenly sells around 60 free tickets for World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
FIFA has faced criticism for its ticketing policies ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Approximately 60 fans were mistakenly sold tickets without charge due to a prior checkout issue. Following inquiries, FIFA confirmed the tickets remain reserved and the fans have been invited to pay the correct amounts. They expressed regret over the error and inconvenience caused.
- •60 fans received free tickets due to a payment error.
- •FIFA confirmed the mistake on June 3, 2026.
- •Affected fans were invited to complete payment.
- •FIFA expressed regret for the inconvenience.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA accidentally sells fans free World Cup tickets 🫣🎟️
"FIFA have come under fire for plenty of ticketing policies surrounding the upcoming World Cup, but this week they appear to have stumbled into a different type of mishap.It appears around 60 fans were...
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