FIFA has announced that it has nearly 1,200 tickets available for the World Cup final, priced at $7,380 each. The match is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This last-minute ticket sale includes category two tickets, which were previously listed as sold out.
Ticket Availability and Pricing
According to FIFA, there are 1,178 category two tickets remaining across various sections of the top deck. Here’s a breakdown of the available seats:
- Section 344: 282 seats
- Section 343: 299 seats
- Section 335: 139 seats
- Section 334: 443 seats
- Section 333: 15 seats
Additionally, FIFA is offering 68 category one tickets in the lower deck, ranging from $19,995 to $32,970. Hospitality tickets in the Trophy Lounge sections are priced at $34,500 and $32,500, which include food and drinks.
Resale Market and Criticism
Resale tickets for the final are listed on FIFA’s marketplace, with prices ranging from $7,440.50 to $11,499,998.85. FIFA has faced significant criticism over ticket pricing, including a lawsuit from a fan group regarding what they deemed excessive prices. In April, tickets were even priced at $2 million each on the resale market.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended these prices, stating that FIFA is obliged to utilize U.S. laws allowing tickets to be resold for much higher than their original cost.
Ongoing Investigations
FIFA is currently under investigation by the states of New York and New Jersey concerning ticket pricing and the accuracy of seat locations for the World Cup. This scrutiny comes amidst ongoing public dissatisfaction regarding the high costs associated with the event.
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