FIFA mistakenly sells around 60 free tickets for World Cup

FIFA has canceled approximately 60 tickets for the 2026 World Cup after a website error allowed supporters to obtain seats without paying, in the latest setback for a ticketing system already facing mounting criticism. The governing body confirmed on Thursday that the tickets had been "allocated at no charge (0 USD)" because of a payment…

FIFA canceled free World Cup tickets, which were obtained by about 60 fans in a website error, the international soccer governing body announced.

FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error.

Governing body ‘regrets’ website error that caused glitch Ticketing process being investigated by attorneys general Fifa has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error, and soccer’s governing body is now asking for them to be paid in full. The tickets were “allocated at no charge [0 USD] due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process,” Fifa said in a statement Thursday. Continue reading...

A fresh World Cup ticket controversy has erupted ahead of the tournament starting next week

FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error. The tickets were “allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process,” FIFA said in a statement Thursday. “FIFA regrets the error and any inconvenience caused,” soccer's ruling body said.

Due to a glitch on the FIFA website, several fans were able to get free tickets for matches at the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA has, however, asked the recipients to pay the correct amount for the tickets, the football ruling body told dpa on Friday.

FIFA has confirmed that around 60 fans were mistakenly allocated 2026 World Cup tickets at no charge after a checkout issue, with affected supporters now asked to complete payment to keep their seats. The governing body said those affected were contacted on Wednesday, 3 June, after tickets were allocated at 0 USD because of a prior payment issue during the checkout process.

FIFA confirmed a World Cup 2026 ticketing glitch allowed dozens of fans to receive tickets for $0 before the governing body reversed the orders and demanded full payment within seven days.

Though the tickets will remain reserved for now, those fans 'have been invited' to pay the proper amount, per a FIFA statement.

Though the tickets will remain reserved for now, those fans 'have been invited' to pay the proper amount, per a FIFA statement.

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...