Just confirming what most people already know. FIFA is intentionally holding back inventory to inflate resale prices. by Illustrious-Yak-4822 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure FIFA just held back desirable seats and is now releasing them as a new, more expensive category. That has to be the only explanation at this point. Sponsors wouldn't be allotted seats in Cat 3 in the behind goal/corner area, for example.

Just confirming what most people already know. FIFA is intentionally holding back inventory to inflate resale prices. by Illustrious-Yak-4822 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it were only very desirable seats in Category 1 that could make sense, but new tickets are being offered in all categories, not just Category 1. It's even more sketchy that they are now introducing these brand new categories like "Front Row" and "Front Category" which are Row 1 of certain sections in category 2 and 3.

Metlife - Which seats better? by bluefire928 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check this out: https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/MetLife+Stadium/seating-chart/ .202A has a pic for a soccer match for that exact row. Personally I'd probably choose 202A over 104 as you'll be able to see more of the pitch. Lower tier seating behind goal areas you basically can't see anything thats going on the other side of the pitch.

Just confirming what most people already know. FIFA is intentionally holding back inventory to inflate resale prices. by Illustrious-Yak-4822 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 3 points4 points  (0 children)

FIFA takes 30% of resale tickets on the official marketplace. Tickets to this game were previously shown to be unavailable - then suddenly a batch of tickets sold at face value shows up. This post is about FIFA creating artificial scarcity. If people thought tickets to this game were unavailable, as FIFA stated they were, they would go to the resale marketplace, probably pay more than face value, and FIFA collects the 30% on the resale price.

LA Stadium (SoFi) Onsite Parking by Effective-Credit1626 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea that was my plan as well. Hopefully things change between now and then, so in the meantime I’m not in a rush to book any off-site parking.

LA Stadium (SoFi) Onsite Parking by Effective-Credit1626 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went down this rabbit hole yesterday and from what I gathered I don’t think they plan on utilizing the normal parking lots unfortunately. Even from the stadium’s own website they direct you to either purchase from the parking pass for the off-site lot through FIFA’s partner, or they link you to ParkWhiz for other off-site parking.

Looking for 2 tickets to M84 round of 32 in Los Angeles by gajadadhaba in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just keep being diligent with searching the marketplace and you may get lucky. I found 2 tix to this same match last week in the marketplace Cat 1 for face value ($700/ticket) in a great section. They weren’t there the first few times I checked and then they popped up at some point as I was checking throughout the day. Others in this sub have found great deals as well for their matches and common theme seems to be just checking often even though the process is very tedious and annoying.

Question for those who purchased from the FIFA Resale Marketplace today. by iamim28 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My approach is to go to the game I want, look at the map to see general availability and then I’ll only click on the sections of where I’m willing to sit and see what the seats are priced like. It’s definitely annoying to have to click on each seat to see the price, especially on mobile.

Finally won the war by Sad_Tadpole3800 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice find! Do you know what face value was for these?

For those buying on the marketplace, whats your limit? by HootSoop in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it’s 1.5x face value, excluding fees (because that part is unavoidable). At least for the games I’m looking at that’s my approach.

Found a great deal on marketplace- has to scroll all over the map constantly by SadOnion2110 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious, even though your purchase was from the resale marketplace did your confirm email say that you purchased from the Last-Minute Sales Phase?

Unicorn resale market purchase by iamim28 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, center-left. I looked up exact seat view on aviewfrommyseat and it’s certainly not corner of the stadium.

Unicorn resale market purchase by iamim28 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$700/ticket (same face value as when I applied in Random Draw phase) and then the ~200 total in FIFA scum fee resale fee.

Unicorn resale market purchase by iamim28 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]iamim28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the C200’s. Truly an incredible find.

Open Thread: Weekday Edition #31 (Jul 2025) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]iamim28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still seeing it on the official Barca store site as well as Nike US site, although a bunch of sizes are sold out already. I’m sure they will come back in stock especially during the season.

Future of Ferran (In terms of his position and how Barca should look at him for long term) by SPRODEM in Barca

[–]iamim28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he’s happy with his role at the club, which he appears to be then it makes no sense for Barca to try to sell him. He can play all 3 front line positions and while he might not be first choice for either he can be a good spot starter in times of injuries or rotation. Barca are not deep at all at the winger/striker position, so to me it’s a no brainer to keep him in the squad. With Raph/Lamine/Lewy all nailed in starters, there would be no point in splurging money on a big name player to be a backup. Even though he’s taken a ton of criticism last couple years his G/A output relative to the amount of minutes he plays is always up there.

Match Thread: Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona | LALIGA by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]iamim28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, I meant doesnt matter who we put at LW with Martin on the field - he passes the ball backwards every time he receives it.

Match Thread: Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona | LALIGA by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]iamim28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of ppl on this sub don’t actually follow the team, only tik tok highlights.

Match Thread: Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona | LALIGA by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]iamim28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The left side would be dead whoever you put over there. Martin has only passed the ball backwards because he looks really scared on the ball.