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FIFA Offers Free Tickets, Then Demands Payment
5 Jun
Summary
- FIFA mistakenly gave about 60 fans free World Cup tickets.
- Fans were notified on Wednesday to complete payment.
- The tournament co-hosts are the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
World soccer's governing body, FIFA, has cancelled approximately 60 World Cup tickets that were mistakenly sold for free. The error occurred during the checkout process due to a prior payment issue, resulting in some fans receiving tickets at no charge.
Affected fans were notified on Wednesday about the situation. FIFA stated that the tickets remain reserved and invited these fans to complete the payment for the correct amount. The organization expressed regret for the mistake and any inconvenience it may have caused.
This ticketing issue is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the tournament. The World Cup, featuring 48 teams, is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19. The tournament is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
