Key facts
- Fifa's resale portal has 176,000 tickets available for the opening group phase.
- Each team plays three matches during the opening group phase.
- Approximately 180,000 World Cup tickets have appeared on the resale market.
- Fifa is facing challenges with lower-than-anticipated ticket demand.
Fifa's official resale portal has made a significant number of tickets available for the initial stage of the competition, with approximately 180,000 tickets listed. This surge in resale tickets, up from an earlier figure of 176,000 for the opening group phase, raises concerns about potential empty seats. The situation suggests that ticket demand may be lower than anticipated for the event. During the opening group phase, each team is scheduled to play three matches against other teams in their respective groups.