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FIFA World Cup Ticket Sales Criticized for High Prices, Glitches

4/6/2026

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)'s ticket sales for the World Cup have faced criticism for high prices and technical issues.
Fans experienced long wait times and glitches that forced them to restart purchases.
Prices range from $140 to $2,985, with many matches including England and Scotland having no tickets available.
Reports suggest FIFA may manipulate ticket availability to inflate prices, with scalpers charging over $50,000 for final tickets.

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)'s ticket sales for the World Cup have faced criticism for high prices and technical issues.
Fans experienced long wait times and glitches that forced them to restart purchases.
Prices range from $140 to $2,985, with many matches including England and Scotland having no tickets available.
Reports suggest FIFA may manipulate ticket availability to inflate prices, with scalpers charging over $50,000 for final tickets.