Around 180,000 FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Put Up for Resale, Raising Empty Seat Concerns

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:11am on 10 Jun 2026,Wednesday Sports

Around 180,000 tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been listed on the tournament's official resale platform, according to a Financial Times report, raising concerns about attendance at some matches. The growing number of resale listings has also pushed ticket prices lower, with the median resale price falling in recent weeks.   The report suggests that demand has been weaker than expected for certain games despite the global popularity of the tournament. FIFA has promoted its official resale system to give fans a secure way to buy and sell tickets, but the large volume of available seats has sparked questions about stadium occupancy during the competition. (PC: X)

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