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Last-Minute FIFA World Cup Ticket Sale Coming Soon: 'First-Come, First-Served'

FIFA opens a first-come, first-served ticket phase on April 1 with over 500 million prior requests and more than 1 million tickets already sold, aiming to meet unprecedented demand.

  • FIFA announced Wednesday that the final "Last-Minute Sales Phase" begins April 1 at 8 a.m., offering remaining World Cup tickets on a first-come, first-served basis through July 19.
  • Unprecedented global demand fueled over 500 million ticket requests during the previous "Random Selection Draw" phase, with over 1 million tickets already secured between December and February.
  • On Tuesday, Football Supporters Europe and Euroconsumers filed a formal complaint with the European Commission, criticizing FIFA's "aggressive and exploitative" ticketing policies after fans accused the organization of a "monumental betrayal."
  • Starting April 1, previous ticket holders can view their seat allocations through their FIFA accounts, while the official Exchange Marketplace reopens April 2 for secure ticket trading.
  • The 48-team tournament begins June 11 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with fans requiring entry visas able to utilize the "FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System " to expedite applications.
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