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Around 7,000 tickets remain available for Saturday's World Cup bronze medal match between England and France in Miami. The game has not sold out as of Friday, with discounted tickets on resale platforms. Sunday's final also has unsold tickets, including some priced at nearly $33,000.
England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 match against Mexico face resale ticket prices starting at £2,622 on FIFA's official resale platform, nearly 12 times face value. Limited supply and high demand from home supporters have driven up costs, with some tickets listed at over £24,000.
An investigation by Deutschlandfunk reveals that several national football federations are reselling World Cup tickets on FIFA's official platform at significantly higher prices, exploiting privileged access to cheap tickets. The profits flow to insiders whose votes sustain the system.
BBC Sport spoke to England fans who traveled to Dallas for the World Cup opener against Croatia, with some paying £850 for tickets. The match is set for Wednesday.
Up to 15,000 England fans are expected in Dallas for their World Cup opener against Croatia. Official ticket allocations have sold out, with resale prices soaring to over £3,600, sparking controversy among supporters.
Channel 4 News' latest episode of 'The Breakdown' investigates the tumultuous preparations for the World Cup, including Trump's travel ban and soaring ticket prices. Featuring reporters Ayshah Tull, Tyler Anderson, and Jack Parkes, with insights from Miguel Delaney.
A special report alleges FIFA orchestrated a large-scale World Cup ticket scheme, with decisions made from the president's office. Critics call it a 'rip-off,' noting FIFA rejected similar plans in 1994 and may have violated its own statutes.
As the US gears up to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials warn of 'gridlock alert days' and a scramble for tickets. The event, considered the world's largest sporting spectacle, poses significant logistical challenges for host cities.
Iran's football federation has announced that its ticket allocation for the World Cup group stage has been revoked just days before the tournament begins, raising concerns over fan attendance.
