FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace – Official FIFA Resale Platform Explained

There are two official FIFA platforms where World Cup 2026 tickets may be resold, depending on how they were originally obtained:

• FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace
  fwc26-resale-usd.tickets.fifa.com – FIFA’s official resale platform for tickets purchased via fifa.com/tickets
• FIFA Collect Marketplace
  collect.fifa.com – FIFA's blockchain platform for tickets issued as digital collectibles

While the rest of the site focuses primarily on FIFA Collect, this page is dedicated specifically to explaining the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace, how it works, and what fans should know before using it.

What Is the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace?

The FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is FIFA’s official system that allows fans to resell and purchase eligible tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Often referred to as the FIFA resale marketplace or FIFA resale platform, it enables:

• Ticket holders to list tickets they no longer intend to use
• Other fans to buy those tickets directly through FIFA’s ticketing infrastructure

All transactions, payments, and ticket transfers are handled by FIFA, and tickets remain digital at all times.

Is This the Official FIFA Resale Platform?

Yes. The FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the only official FIFA resale platform for standard World Cup 2026 tickets purchased via FIFA’s ticket sales.

Tickets bought or sold through this platform:

• Remain valid for stadium entry
• Are transferred digitally within FIFA accounts
• Replace the original ticket barcode after resale

Tickets obtained outside official FIFA platforms may be cancelled and are not guaranteed to be valid.

Fees on the FIFA Resale Marketplace

FIFA applies fees to both buyers and sellers:

• Buyer fee: 15% of the ticket price (inclusive of taxes)
• Seller fee: 15% deducted from the resale price (inclusive of taxes)

All fees are clearly displayed before confirmation on the FIFA resale platform.

Fee example

If a seller lists a ticket for USD 1,000:

• Buyer fee (15%): USD 150
• Total paid by buyer:USD 1,150

• Seller fee (15%): USD 150
• Amount received by seller:USD 850

Buyer and seller fees are separate and do not offset each other.

When Does the Seller Receive the Money?

According to FIFA:

• Seller payments are not immediate
• Funds are released after the ticket is successfully resold
• Payment is made within up to 60 calendar days, provided the seller has submitted valid payment details

Restrictions for Residents of Mexico

FIFA applies specific rules for residents of Mexico through the FIFA Exchange Marketplace:

• Tickets may be listed only at the original purchase price or lower
• Buyers may purchase tickets only at face value or lower
• Pricing above the original cost is not permitted

These pricing restrictions do not apply to residents of the United States or Canada using the FIFA Resale Marketplace.

Ticket Delivery and Stadium Entry

• All tickets are digital-only
• Tickets are delivered via the official FIFA World Cup 2026 mobile app closer to the event
• When a ticket is resold, the original barcode is cancelled
• A new digital ticket is issued to the buyer’s FIFA account

Only the current ticket holder can access the stadium.

Important Warning About Unofficial Ticket Sellers

FIFA explicitly warns fans not to purchase tickets outside official FIFA platforms.

Tickets bought from unofficial or third-party websites:

• May be invalid or duplicated
• May be cancelled without notice
• May not grant stadium entry
• Are not protected by FIFA’s ticketing system

The FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace and FIFA Collect Marketplace are the only official FIFA resale channels.

Summary

The FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is FIFA’s official resale platform for World Cup 2026 tickets purchased directly through FIFA.

Key points to remember:

• 15% buyer fee and 15% seller fee
• Seller payouts can take up to 60 days
• Mexican residents are subject to face-value pricing rules
• Tickets remain digital and transferable only within FIFA
• Buying outside official FIFA platforms carries significant risk

FIFA Resale Marketplace vs FIFA Collect Marketplace

FIFA operates two official platforms related to ticket resale and allocation. The table below compares the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace with the FIFA Collect Marketplace.