FIFA experiences lengthy wait times, misdirected links during World Cup ticket sales
· Yahoo Sports
FIFA faced technical issues during the rollout of World Cup ticket sales on Wednesday, according to the AP. This marked the fifth time tickets were available for the tournament, and the first since February, following the finalization of the 48-team lineup on Tuesday.
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Some customers experienced wait times reaching up to 90 minutes and were frequently directed to website sections that featured sales for teams recently qualified for the World Cup when accessing last-minute sales phases. FIFA reportedly has not explained the long wait times or the misdirected links.
Fans who missed out on tickets will have additional opportunities to buy, as more tickets will be released gradually. It is unclear which matches or price categories will be available during these releases.
Previously, World Cup tickets ranged from $140 to $8,680, but due to complaints, a limited number of $60 tickets were made accessible to loyal fans. FIFA also operates a resale market, allowing fans who bought tickets for eliminated teams to sell them.
The tournament is expected to attract many viewers this summer, with 104 matches scheduled across the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. The U.S. team is in Group D with Australia, Paragua and Turkey.