World Cup Ticket Sales Lag as Thousands Remain on FIFA Resale Portal

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, ticket sales on the official resale portal have unexpectedly stalled. Thousands of seats remain available for group stage fixtures and early knockout rounds, leaving fans and analysts puzzled. The slow uptake may indicate that supporters are holding out for high-profile matchups involving top teams like Brazil, Germany, or France, or that pricing remains a barrier. FIFA has yet to release a breakdown of which specific fixtures or lineup preferences are...