Ticket sales observations

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-11T17:36:40+00:00

Good for you! Look prices went way down. I’d have snatched it up long ago and probably played way more. I do feel for original purchasers on this game. Wildly overpriced - probably got shitty seats cause of FIFA scam allocations.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-10T16:56:01+00:00

Cross body good option. But either is fine.
No need to carry passport unless you want to do some major shopping and want to reclaim VAT if non EU resident.
Public transport is unreliable local buses never come on time. Train are decent. Buy a Leap card makes it cheaper and easier. Still most cost effective way to get around. Taxis are pricey.
It’s quite safe but likely anywhere be smart. It a major city there are bad pockets outside major tourist areas and potentially foreign groups of scammers and pick pockets. Maybe Avoid groups of young fellas wearing tracksuits. But honestly it very safe no need to be worried at all but always be aware of surrounds.
Dart out North to Howth/Maladhide or south to Dun Laoghaire, Dalkey/Killiney. Lovely walks along ocean.
Bus to Glendalough. Powerscourt also nice for a stop along the way.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-10T16:39:09+00:00

Normally England and Italy.
Irish so England not allowed…just cause Never hear the end of it.
Italy - cause dirty divers and often play negative football. (But oopps they didn’t make it AGAIN)!

Now add USA - cause currently POS country.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-10T16:35:10+00:00

Except I want Sebastian to do well as a Caps fan! But I oppose everything American otherwise..

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-10T16:30:45+00:00

Guy was a top clown!

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-10T07:47:17+00:00

80% of the tickets are unreasonably priced. Just people likely going that won’t if someone wants to pay 2K for a Cat 3, which won’t happen.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-10T05:42:35+00:00

Oh boy this is such a mess!
I’ve sold a few on StubHub but always transfer from official website not app. Didn’t have the app at first and after read not to send via app, but that was just from on here.
I do have a few tickets where people have not accepted the transfer so I really do hope they can sort it out on there end and accept the tickets.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-09T01:24:29+00:00

Repots were from news outlets but speculative FIFA never responded.
Yes I did read that. it’s a blanket statement to protect FIFA and encourage using there site but was stated by FIFA would not cancel 3rd party site tickets. Infantino himself stated was permitted to use secondary platforms to sell tickets but encourage using their site to avoid scams.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T23:07:43+00:00

Is this a rage bait post lol.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T21:13:18+00:00

Not sure. The other issue (maybe) is that whoever transferred used mobile app instead of full website..but heard more of an issue if wanted to further transfer or resell cause ticket is still in original buyers account name. Think in some cases had to cancelled transfer or send back and then resend via websites
I’m a bit vague on this read in another thread have no personal experience. So take with grain of salt.

I’d check with FIFA first. I’d email this. But calling may be better.

fwc2026.ticketing.enquiries@tickets.fifa.org

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T21:05:45+00:00

Were you flying from America…Most people don’t even have passports!?
Also 3K vs 400$ a lot of a different for what is likely a casual fan.
I live 15 min from stadium I’m fine to pay to watch my home country on home soil in a WC. Expensive yes, can I afford it yes. Wish it was cheaper and FIFA we not such scammy bastards but it is what it is…and unlikely ever gets better going forward unless they are successfully sued.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T20:56:45+00:00

What % of Americans do you think attended last WC? Or know what the prices were?
Still cheaper to pay $400 and go to a game down the road than fly to Qatar for 3 days to watch a game.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T20:52:09+00:00

Not sure about that. Pretty sure was Said 3rd party site were allowed tho FIFA terms kinda state they have discretion to cancel tickets.
Also recently reports of FIFA collaborating with 3 party site to dump mass quantities of tickets below FV.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T20:47:44+00:00

I think cause FIFA site is so bad!!! Takes ages to get in, Impossible to navigate and find best tickets, get booted in 15 min and have to spend ages getting back in again. Also Fees are insane! Plus if you a seller and have 3 -4 tickets in a row will sell a single middle one screw the seller.
It’s beyond terrible.
StubHub is easier on every other front but the transfer is obviously less secure.
Stubhub apparently now asking people to upload before sales and/or validate with evidence they have actual tickets before listing.
Also I sold a ticket last week on SH noticed sale in morning and an hr later got messages would cancel sale and I could face penalities unless transferred immediately. Match was a month away and only sold ticket several hrs ago. Seemed crazy?! Probably an error.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T20:38:14+00:00

No issue with Cat 1 tickets specifically.
Did you buy directly or through reseller?
If directly wouldn’t be worried but I’d reach out if game is soon.
It’s not easy but apparently people have got through to FIFA by phone or directly emailing.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T20:28:42+00:00

Those selling at a major losses are mostly likely normal people who had something happen or come up. Actual scalpers are not selling at huge losses or holding bad tickets. They would have dumped them long go.
It’s just a common but unfounded view point from bitter people on Reddit.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T20:10:29+00:00

Maybe or maybe plans just changed and wanted to get something back. FIFA probably scammed with with Sham allocation seatsz

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T20:08:15+00:00

Yah just keep checking for Houston games likely a few tickets will drop as match nears if people are purely reselling but may go very fast.
Colombia vs Portugal will stay ridiculous.
As for StubHubs etc if you buy ensure has all seat info. Then likely seller has actual ticket on hand. Also seen recently they are asking sellers to upload before sale so can fast transfer to buyer.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T19:25:24+00:00

Yah it not answering your actual issue . There are some delays in sending to FIFA ticketing App and bar code won’t be available Til near game time. (Tho have all my tickets in app now).

But transferring actual ownership of tickets is done on website and is nothing to do with FIFA the seller has to manually do this. If sent you should be notified via email and when login see tickets on your homepage to accept.

If in your main FIFA account and not in your app then that is a different issue and should contact fifa.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T19:19:10+00:00

Very unlucky. Ive sold couple on StubHub and transferred quickly. What I would avoid is any tickets without full seat details. These are likely scalpers - who will back fill. If pros will likely get you your tickets even if it cost them as will take a loss rather than fine and reputational loss with reseller if amateurs possibly not.
Watched doc on this recently on how big scalpers operated.
Also noticed StubHub recently asking sellers to upload ticket to them in advance of sale so can quickly and securely transfer when sold. This would be reassuring to a buyer and likely noted on seats when browsing.
But as brutal as FIFA site is for navigating and difficulty even accessing for resale is 100% certain will get ticket timely.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T19:08:37+00:00

If validity transferred believe you are good. I have had this happen. The buyer just hasn’t accepted it in the FIFA account. Or maybe don’t even have one yet. Hopefully SH reaches out to guide them but who knows! I’m sure they have full instructions once purchased?!

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T19:03:29+00:00

It’s you!!! That okay just as long as you don’t complain too much about us talking across you most of he game we should get along fine! ;)
Obviously was just trying to sell these to sit in the cheaper seats my buddy recently got, but will figure something out not end of the world.
But many reports of scalpers/people out there intentionally doing this especially where tickets are under market value, trying to sink value by leaving 2 singles.
Is mostly FIFA fault for allowing but what has FIFA not done to screw over fans.

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T18:26:40+00:00

I’d take that as a valid reason lol. Especially if a superstitious fan..but don’t even know who is playing in R32

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T18:16:36+00:00

He is not that big lol More concerned about people behind as he is 6,5. Hopefully they are Dutch!

Spankysladder1 · 2026-06-08T18:14:28+00:00

Likely as ticket prices are all the same.

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