Resale prices for the 2026 World Cup reach up to $77,700

"Resale prices for the opening match of the World Cup, which will be played at Estadio Banorte on June 11, for example, range from $7,000 to about $77,700 on some internet platforms. Although the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has authorized official resale in the United States, Canada, and other countries, it has not done so for Mexico."

"[Cybercriminals] create fraudulent sites that operate using fake digital identities, built with logos, photographs, fonts, color palettes, and graphic styles that mimic the image of the official pages, it reads, adding that criminals run campaigns on social media, send mass emails, or distribute text messages promising unique opportunities or limited-time discounts to obtain sensitive user information."

"Platforms such as Viagogo are offering up to three tickets costing over $56,000 for the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. For the round of 16, prices range from $1,900 to just over $9,700."

World Cup tickets in Mexico command extraordinarily high resale prices, with opening match tickets ranging from $7,000 to $77,700 on various platforms. FIFA has authorized official resale in the United States and Canada but not in Mexico, where only ticket exchanges through FIFA's official platforms are permitted. This restriction has created opportunities for cybercriminals who operate fraudulent websites mimicking official pages to steal personal information and financial data. The Mexican government has issued warnings about these scams. Resale platforms like Viagogo and SeatGeek continue offering tickets at inflated prices, with round of 16 matches ranging from $1,900 to $9,700 and third-place match tickets starting at $1,527.

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