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StubHub, SeatGeek Cancel World Cup Tickets, Refund Buyers

6/20/2026

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StubHub and SeatGeek denied World Cup tickets on June 15, 2026, and issued refunds.
Bina Ramroop paid $485 per ticket on StubHub for the Spain-Cape Verde match but could not transfer them.
Jeremy Wright drove four hours to Dallas, bought tickets, and was told hours before a Sunday match they were canceled.
FIFA’s resale platform adds a 30 % surcharge—15 % from buyer and seller—on each resold ticket.

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Story summary

StubHub and SeatGeek denied World Cup tickets on June 15, 2026, and issued refunds.
Bina Ramroop paid $485 per ticket on StubHub for the Spain-Cape Verde match but could not transfer them.
Jeremy Wright drove four hours to Dallas, bought tickets, and was told hours before a Sunday match they were canceled.
FIFA’s resale platform adds a 30 % surcharge—15 % from buyer and seller—on each resold ticket.