FIFA World Cup Tickets Are Already Being Resold on eBay, Craigslist

Tickets for this summer’s FIFA World Cup are beginning to appear on websites like eBay and Craigslist. It’s no shock to see tickets being resold, but what’s surprising is the current prices being offered with less than a month to go until the tournament kicks off in Mexico City. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump was left stunned during an interview with the New York Post when he learned some U.

S. soccer fans were having to pay up to $1,000 for a ticket to watch the national team’s opening game against Paraguay. “I did not know that number,” Trump said.

“I would certainly like to be there, but I wouldn’t pay it either, to be honest with you. ” Two weeks on, and it would appear many share Trump’s sentiment. According to a recent Newsweek report , resale prices for some matches have fallen dramatically amid underwhelming demand, with tickets for at least one fixture dropping below $100.

Substantial numbers of tickets for other games, meanwhile, remain unsold. Data gathered by the internet extension FIFA Ticket Scout indicates that as many as nine group stage games still have more than 1,000 tickets available. The weak demand for tickets comes amid reports over Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s planned role in security operations for the tournament, with some predicting the newly expanded World Cup may end up being a dud.