This legislation, known as the ‘Putting Fans First Act’, states that no individual may list a ticket for sale on the secondary market or assist in selling a ticket on the secondary market for more than the original ticket price.
FIFA manages the official resale and exchange platform for eligible ticket holders, which is designed to safeguard fans and comply with federal and local laws, and has now taken action after the Ontario budget bill for 2026 was approved on Thursday.
Tickets are still available on FIFA’s platform for all 15 other venues and every World Cup match, except for the six games in Toronto, including Canada’s opening match against Bosnia on June 12.
Tickets at face value are currently being sold as part of FIFA’s last-minute sales phase, with more tickets to be periodically released to the public until the World Cup final on July 19, subject to availability.
According to FIFA’s latest updates, over five million tickets have already been sold, with an anticipated total of just over six million for the tournament. However, the governing body of soccer has been criticized over its pricing strategies, particularly with its variable pricing approach and the resale market.
Ticket holders are allowed to resell tickets on FIFA’s platform at any price, with one seller listing a Category 3 ticket for the final at nearly $11.5 million.
FIFA has justified its secondary market model, stating it operates as a not-for-profit organization and that revenue generated is reinvested into the global development of soccer.
Tickets for the Toronto games are expected to be relisted on FIFA’s platform in accordance with Ontario’s new law.
The World Cup, jointly hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, kicks off on June 11.
