The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, but FIFA is facing an embarrassing situation with close to 180,000 unsold tickets still available for the group stage of the tournament

180,000 unsold World Cup 2026 tickets flood FIFA's resale market as steep fees and weak demand send prices tumbling 20% before kickoff.

The opening match for the U.S. team against Paraguay is still not sold out

Even with plenty of World Cup tickets unsold, the resale market for the global event beginning today in North America remains elevated.