FIFA ticket sales hit dazzling point despite major World Cup price criticism

Ticket prices remain one of the biggest talking points around the 2026 World Cup.

Many fans have taken aim at FIFA over expensive costs, while the governing body has pointed to US resale politics to justify its math.

Yet TicketData’s latest update suggests FIFA’s pricing still matched demand from many supporters.

TicketData founder says FIFA has zero primary World Cup tickets available

Keith Pagello, founder of TicketData, has reported a striking development in the World Cup ticket market.

According to Pagello, there are currently no tickets available directly from FIFA for any match at the tournament.

He said the number of primary tickets had been hovering between 100 and 200 over recent days, with small batches appearing occasionally.

FIFA ticket sales hit dazzling point

However, that number has reached zero, at least for several hours, with Pagello stressing that he was not talking about resale tickets.

While fans may dislike the cost, FIFA still appears to have found enough buyers at those levels.

Tickets can still be found on resale platforms, but the prices there are often eye-watering and only add to frustration around accessibility.

And the primary market tells its own story. The governing body has faced criticism over prices, but demand has not disappeared.

For supporters still hoping to attend, the next battle may not be finding availability. It may be finding a price that feels even remotely realistic.

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