Tens of thousands of World Cup tickets still unsold before kickoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:19 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin, approximately 180,000 tickets remain available for purchase. Just under 25,000 tickets can be bought directly from FIFA, while around 176,000 are listed on the resale marketplace, where prices have dropped recently. Despite initial expectations of high demand, organizers are experiencing slower ticket sales. FIFA has indicated that it will continue releasing tickets in batches throughout the tournament. The organization has faced scrutiny regarding its ticketing practices, including investigations prompted by allegations from state attorneys general about pricing and availability issues.
- •Approximately 180,000 tickets still available one day before the World Cup.
- •FIFA released around 10,000 tickets on Tuesday.
- •Organizers faced reports of slower-than-expected ticket sales.
- •Investigations into FIFA's ticketing practices are ongoing.
- •Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis during the tournament.
- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Tens of thousands of tickets still for sale on eve of World Cup
"A recent report found that nearly 180,000 tickets are still available on FIFA's official resale platform.
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