England and Scotland supporters face paying inflated prices for tickets to this summer's World Cup. Thousands of tickets for matches involving both nations appeared on the official resale platform at costs far exceeding face value, per Sky Sports. The resale system allows fans to list unwanted tickets, but demand has driven prices to multiple times their original cost.
Fans attempting to secure seats for group stage fixtures found prices for some categories reaching several hundred pounds, according to Reuters. Fifa manages the platform to regulate the secondary market and prevent unauthorised sales. However, the volume of tickets available for high-profile matches has led to criticism regarding accessibility for average supporters.
The tournament, which begins in June, is the first to feature 48 teams across North America. Both the Football Association and the Scottish Football Association have previously advised fans to use only official channels to avoid scams. Organisers expect more tickets to be released as the tournament approaches, though availability remains limited for high-demand fixtures.
