2026 World Cup: FIFA Accused of Using Third-Party Sites to Sell Tickets

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: United States

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2026 World Cup: FIFA Accused of Using Third-Party Sites to Sell Tickets

FIFA is accused of quietly selling unsold tickets for the 2026 World Cup through the resale platform SeatGeek. Economist Florian Ederer released screenshots showing contiguous blocks of seats for the Saudi Arabia vs. Cape Verde match in Houston, a pattern inconsistent with individual resales. Tickets on SeatGeek are priced at $200 compared to $700 on FIFA's official platform, fueling suspicions. The Football Supporters Europe association has filed a complaint in Brussels for abuse of monopoly position.

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