The World Cup Price Gouge: A Scandal Bigger Than the Game Itself The news of FIFA's exorbitant ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup has sent shockwaves through the soccer world.
However, it's not just fans who are feeling sticker shock – cities hosting the tournament are also bearing the brunt. FIFA's own resale marketplace is a prime example of price manipulation.
The organization pockets a 15% fee from both the seller and buyer for each sale. This means that for every ticket sold above face value, FIFA keeps a significant chunk of change.