FIFA World Cup Opener Tickets in U.S. and Canada Unsold

FIFA's World Cup opener matches in the United States and Canada are facing an unexpected issue, as tickets have not sold out. According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, while the first match is scheduled for Friday, tickets are available in FIFA's primary marketplace, with around 10,000 seats on the resale market.

Standard ticket prices for the U.S. match range from $1,120 to $2,735, depending on the location, which is significantly higher than ticket prices for the 2022 World Cup final. This high cost has drawn the attention of attorneys general in New York and New Jersey, who have begun investigations into FIFA's ticket policies due to concerns about the high prices and potential misallocation of seats.

FIFA hopes that interest will increase as the matches commence, especially with Mexico already selling out its first game against South Africa.