Frankfurt Court Issues Order Against FIFA Over World Cup Ticket Resale

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Frankfurt Court Issues Order Against FIFA Over World Cup Ticket Resale

A Frankfurt regional court has issued an order against FIFA over alleged manipulative 2026 World Cup resale practices, citing checkout price hikes up to 30%, unpausable six-minute timers and unclear commercial sellers. Filed by Ticombo, the ruling also names Gianni Infantino and Mattias Grafstrom, who could face €250,000 ($286,000) fines or six months in prison if they disobey in Germany.

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