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FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who got them for free
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who got them for free
Mispriced tickets were sold through the official World Cup site ahead of next week's showpiece event for FIFA.
#BREAKING: FIFA Cancels World Cup Tickets to About 60 Fans Who Got Them for Free Due to Error
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets given to about 60 fans after error
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets given to about 60 fans after error
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FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error
It is the latest glitch in an often controversial World Cup ticketing program that the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating for possible violations of consumer protection laws.
By Coral Gables | The Associated Press
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Published June 5, 2026
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FIFA
has canceled
World Cup
tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error.
The tickets were “allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process,”
FIFA said in a statement Thursday
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“FIFA regrets the error and any inconvenience caused,” soccer's ruling body said. “The tickets requested by these fans remain reserved, and the affected fans have been invited to complete payment of the correct amount.”
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