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FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error
By Kevin Boulandier at WSVN 7 News
· June 5, 2026
· 2 min read
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error. The tickets were “allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process,” FIFA said in a statement Thursday. “FIFA regr
Key takeaway The mispriced tickets were sold through the official World Cup site on May 21, FIFA said in an email message to buyers.
Why this matters in The Miami
For Miami's large and passionate soccer fan base, the World Cup ticket controversy is a reminder that even major international events can have local implications. Many in Miami's Latin American and Caribbean communities follow the sport closely and may be affected by FIFA's ticketing policies. The fact that tickets are still being sold for games at high prices will likely be a concern for local fans who want to attend matches but are put off by the cost. Miami's experience with hosting large international events, such as the Miami Open and international soccer friendlies, also raises questions about how the city might be impacted if it were to host World Cup games in the future. With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, local soccer fans will be watching to see how FIFA's ticketing policies play out and whether they will have access to affordable tickets for games.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error. The tickets were “allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process,” FIFA said in a statement Thursday. “FIFA regr
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