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World Cup fuels ticketing reform demands

The 2026 World Cup is facing widespread ticketing failures, including phantom tickets and fraudulent resellers. Fans report being locked out of matches in cities like Seattle and Los Angeles. These issues have led NIVA and the Fan Alliance to call on Congress to ban ghost tickets.

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New reports detail specific fan lockouts in Seattle and Los Angeles alongside a legislative push to ban ghost tickets.

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  1. World Cup Ticketing Chaos Sparks Demands for Reform

    The 2026 World Cup is facing widespread ticketing failures, including phantom tickets and fraudulent resellers. Fans report being locked out of matches in cities like Seattle and Los Angeles. These issues have led NIVA and the Fan Alliance to call on Congress to ban ghost tickets.

    What's confirmed:

    • The 2026 men's World Cup features 104 games over 39 days across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
    • Ticket resale sites are experiencing a surge of complaints and refund demands.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • One fan spent $6,000 on tickets for an 89-year-old grandfather before facing issues at the gate.
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