Toronto: Ontario’s ‘Putting Fans First Act’ is set to play a key role during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, preventing ticket resales above face value for matches hosted at Toronto Stadium.
Under the provincial legislation, no individual or platform is permitted to sell or facilitate the resale of tickets on the secondary market for more than the original ticket price. In response, FIFA has updated its ticket resale terms specifically for matches held in Toronto.
According to FIFA’s revised policy, tickets for games at Toronto Stadium cannot be relisted on FIFA’s official resale marketplace at a price higher than the original amount paid to FIFA Ticketing. This restriction applies even if the ticket was previously purchased above face value through another resale transaction.
The rule, however, applies only to the Toronto venue. Tickets for matches at the other 15 World Cup host stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico may still be resold above face value through FIFA’s official resale and exchange marketplace, subject to local and federal laws.
The move comes with mounting criticism over the soaring prices of World Cup tickets. Earlier this week, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the pricing structure, arguing that FIFA was operating within US laws that allow ticket resales at significantly inflated prices.
Fan advocacy group Football Supporters Europe sharply criticised the pricing model, describing it as ‘extortionate’ and calling it a ‘monumental betrayal’ of supporters. Last week, FIFA Marketplace reportedly listed four tickets for the July 19 World Cup final in New York City at prices exceeding $2 million each.
FIFA said that more than five million tickets had been sold for the June 11 to July 19 tournament as of April 20. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, United States and Mexico. Despite the strong sales figures, FIFA has reportedly struggled to fill some matches, including the United States’ opening game against Paraguay.
Tickets for the June 12 match in Los Angeles currently range from $1,120 to more than $4,100, while hospitality packages are priced as high as $6,050 per seat. FIFA continues to offer seats through its official ‘last-minute sales’ portal for several group-stage fixtures.
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