Overview
- Gianni Infantino told CNBC that every one of the tournament’s 104 matches is sold out after 508 million requests were made for roughly seven million tickets.
- FIFA has kept an allotment in reserve for a final sales phase scheduled to run from April until the July 19 final.
- Secondary-market listings show extreme markups, including about $5,300 for the Mexico City opener versus an $895 face value and $143,750 for a New Jersey final seat originally $3,450.
- FIFA rolled out a $60 Supporter Entry Tier through national associations, though critics note the allocation is limited to roughly 10 percent of tickets.
- The Guardian reported UEFA is ready to support a 48-team Club World Cup in 2029 if it does not become biennial, as players continue to warn about calendar congestion and injury risk.