Fifa asks fans to pay after ticket glitch gives free World Cup seats
FIFA has admitted to a ticketing error that allowed around 60 fans to get free tickets for the 2026 World Cup. The football body is now demanding payment from these supporters or they risk losing their seats. The affected tickets were for group-stage matches in Toronto, Canada, and fans have been given seven days to pay. The incident has sparked further scrutiny of FIFA’s ticketing practices and pricing.
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- FIFA confirmed that about 60 fans received free tickets due to a payment glitch during checkout.
- The organisation contacted the affected fans on Wednesday, 3 June, asking them to pay the correct amount or forfeit their tickets.
- Fans have seven days to complete payment, with tickets for group-stage matches in Toronto remaining reserved.
- The issue comes amid criticism over high ticket prices and ongoing investigations into FIFA’s ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 11 in Mexico City and Guadalajara, with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
