Fifa Hit with Injunction Over World Cup Ticket Sales

Fifa has been hit with an injunction by a German court ordering it to stop manipulative processes in the sale of World Cup tickets. The injunction was granted by the Frankfurt regional court following a request from Ticombo, an online ticket resale site based in Germany.

Background

The court has ordered Fifa to cease facilitating ticket sales without informing buyers of the seller’s identity and address in a timely manner prior to the buyer completing their purchase. This specifically applies to sellers acting in a commercial capacity.

Key Details

Fifa receives a 15% commission from both the buyer and seller in World Cup ticket sales. The injunction aims to increase transparency in these sales by requiring Fifa to disclose the identity and address of commercial sellers.

What It Means

The Frankfurt regional court’s decision may impact how Fifa handles World Cup ticket sales going forward. Fifa did not appear before the court in Frankfurt to address the matter.