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World Cup fans are missing games after their resale tickets fall through

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According to NPR, thousands of World Cup fans purchased resale tickets through platforms like StubHub only to find they don't work. Facing either missing the tournament entirely or paying significantly more for replacement seats in worse sections, fans are left with an impossible choice. The secondary ticket market, designed for access and flexibility, has instead become a source of frustration and financial loss.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/26/nx-s1-5871397/world-cup-ti...

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