World Cup fans face long queue, high prices amid high-demand ticket release
The final phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup opened Wednesday morning, drawing massive demand as fans logged on for a chance to secure seats for matches set to take place this summer. The last-minute sales window began at 11 a. m.
and will remain open until the tournament starts. However, some of the most anticipated matches are expected to sell out quickly. A FIFA spokesperson told Action News that more than 1 million tickets were sold in each of the first three sales phases, totaling more than 3 million for general sales.
FIFA said the tournament will sell about 6 million tickets overall. Not all tickets have been released yet, and additional seats may become available in the coming days. As Philadelphia prepares to host matches, excitement is building, but so is frustration over affordability.
"It was a bucket list, I'm old. I said it's coming to Philly, they get four games, I'm going, and I can't afford it," said David Byrnes of Allentown. "As always, for the oligarchs only.
I'd love to go, I'm passionate, and I can't go. " Ticket prices vary widely depending on the match, ranging from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. "I think it's really exciting.