FIFA's World Cup ticket sales reach zero despite price criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
FIFA faces backlash over high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, which many fans criticize. However, TicketData reports that there are currently no primary tickets available directly from FIFA. The demand remains high, despite concerns about accessibility and costs, as secondary resale tickets continue to emerge at elevated prices. Fans seeking to attend the tournament will face challenges not only in availability but also in finding feasibly priced options.
- •Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup draw significant criticism from fans.
- •Currently, there are zero primary tickets available from FIFA.
- •Demand for tickets remains high, despite complaints about accessibility.
- •Resale tickets are available, but often at exorbitant prices.
- •Fans may struggle to find reasonably priced tickets for the tournament.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA ticket sales hit dazzling point despite major World Cup price criticism
"Ticket prices remain one of the biggest talking points around the 2026 World Cup. Many fans have taken aim at FIFA over expensive costs, while the governing body has pointed to US resale politics to justify its math.
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