Can I Transfer or Resell FIFA World Cup Tickets, and What Fees Apply?

Can I transfer a FIFA World Cup ticket to a friend for free?

Yes, FIFA Ticket Transfer can assign an eligible ticket to a friend without a resale transaction, but the provided FIFA guidance does not state a transfer fee. Transfer is a change of ticket holder, not a sale through the marketplace.

Once the recipient accepts, they become responsible for the ticket. FIFA says the new holder can use it, transfer it again, or list it for resale through the official marketplace. That makes transfer the right tool when the ticket is being given to someone, while resale is for an eligible holder seeking a sale or exchange.

Not every ticket qualifies. FIFA identifies some complimentary, promotional, or restricted tickets as ineligible. Conditional Supporter Tickets could not be transferred until the team qualified and FIFA formally issued the ticket.

There is another distinction for a guest attending while the main holder keeps the ticket benefits. FIFA directed holders in that situation to use the FWC2026 Mobile Tickets app rather than Ticket Transfer. The distinction matters: a full transfer hands the ticket rights to the recipient; a guest arrangement does not.

FIFA recommends transfers between FIFA accounts and warns against routing them through third-party platforms or accounts, which can create acceptance or cancellation problems. Its instruction is clear: use Ticket Transfer between FIFA accounts.

What fees does FIFA charge buyers and sellers on ticket resales?

FIFA stated that the Resale/Exchange Marketplace fee was 15% of the total price, inclusive of taxes. The buyer’s final total, including the fee, is shown before purchase; a seller receives the resale price minus the fee and applicable taxes or deductions after a successful sale.

FIFA’s fee guidance says payment to the seller is due within 60 calendar days of the buyer’s purchase, or sooner if applicable law requires, provided the seller meets the terms and submits required payment information. An unsold ticket does not produce a resale payment.

Local rules can restrict the listing price. Residents of Mexico could list on the FIFA Exchange Marketplace only at the original FIFA purchase price, including applicable taxes and fees, or less. For Toronto Stadium matches, Ontario law likewise required listings at the original price paid to FIFA, including taxes and fees, or less.

The marketplace shown depended on residence: FIFA described the Resale Marketplace for Canadian, U.S., and other international users, and the Exchange Marketplace for residents of Mexico. Eligibility and local price limits matter before listing. The fee is not a promise of a sale.

Can I get a refund after buying a ticket through FIFA's resale platform?

The provided FIFA guidance does not establish a general refund right for a buyer who purchases a ticket through the resale platform. It explains the resale fee and seller payment after a successful transaction, but does not answer buyer refund eligibility or process.

For a ticket you own and no longer want, listing it is not the same as obtaining a refund. FIFA says that resale depends on demand, and payment to the seller follows only if another buyer purchases the ticket. The seller then receives the resale price minus the fee and applicable taxes or deductions, subject to FIFA’s terms and payment requirements.

Before buying, check the final total displayed at checkout, including applicable taxes and fees. Before listing, check the ticket’s eligibility and the local price limits. These are separate questions: a marketplace listing offers the ticket for sale; it does not itself reverse the original purchase.