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Sasha Zidar

World Cup Fan Buys Tickets That Didn't Exist: What to Know About Resale Markets

Luka Modric of Croatia reacts after his team's 1-2 loss in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on July 2, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. .

The FIFA World Cup is well underway, with quarterfinals going on this weekend, but for some fans, excitement ended in frustration.

The games started June 11 and end July 19. Those dates have been locked in for millions of World Cup fans around the world who've been waiting to watch the games for the last four years. For people living in the U.S., this tournament is especially exciting as we are a host nation, making some matches right next door for fans like Majda Praiz. Praiz is Croatian and has been living in Austin, Texas, with her husband for the last five years. When the Croatia vs England game was scheduled to take place at the Dallas Stadium, just three hours away, they knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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