Fans shocked as World Cup ticket prices soar on FIFA resale site
Ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup have reached unprecedented levels on FIFA’s official resale platform, sparking outrage among football fans. Seats for key matches are being listed at many times their original value, with some tickets now costing over $100,000. Gianni Infantino had previously warned about high resale prices, and those concerns have now materialized. Many supporters and groups have criticized the system, arguing that it disadvantages real fans.
Match highlights
- Tickets for the opening game between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium on June 11 were listed at $5,324, up from the original $895.
- A category three seat for the World Cup final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was advertised for $143,750, over 41 times its original price of $3,450.
- Some tickets, such as Austria’s group game with Jordan at Levi’s Stadium, are available below their original price, with one listed at $552 compared to the initial $620.
- Guillaume Aupretre, spokesperson for the “Irresistibles Francais” supporters group, criticized the pricing, saying it hurts passionate fans.
- FIFA has introduced a limited number of $60 tickets for official supporters groups but critics argue this does not sufficiently address the issue.
