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Canada, US, Mexico List Digital Group-Stage Tickets

5/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Canada opens digital tickets for the Senegal vs Iraq match at BMO Field on June 26, priced $70-$150.
The United States sells France vs Iraq tickets at Lincoln Financial Field, starting at $60.
Mexico lists Czech Republic vs Mexico tickets at Estadio Azteca, with secondary prices $1,170-$1,950.
Group-stage tickets, priced $60-$400, are delivered digitally via FIFA’s ticketing app and can be resold on FIFA’s official exchange or StubHub.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, Ticketmaster launched the first major internet ticket-selling platform, revolutionizing event access worldwide and setting a template for later sports bodies such as FIFA. By 1996, the company processed over 2 million online sales, generating $120 million in revenue and dwarfing the 1994 World Cup’s paper-ticket system. Today's FIFA Group A matches in Canada, the United States, and Mexico echo that shift, offering digital tickets through the FIFA app and resale sites like StubHub. The precedent shows that digital distribution can inflate secondary-market prices, prompting regulators to scrutinize resale caps and consumer protections.

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Story summary

Canada opens digital tickets for the Senegal vs Iraq match at BMO Field on June 26, priced $70-$150.
The United States sells France vs Iraq tickets at Lincoln Financial Field, starting at $60.
Mexico lists Czech Republic vs Mexico tickets at Estadio Azteca, with secondary prices $1,170-$1,950.
Group-stage tickets, priced $60-$400, are delivered digitally via FIFA’s ticketing app and can be resold on FIFA’s official exchange or StubHub.

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