On the one hand, because Visa card holders were given priority in Phase 1. Also because there are no longer fixed prices. These are dynamically adapted to demand. “Excessive prices, exclusive distribution systems and the systematic preference for wealthy customers lead to social exclusion and push active fan culture out of the stadiums,” criticized Jost Peter from the “Our Curve” alliance.
A third, major point of criticism is that FIFA makes a lot of money on the resale platform. Resellers and buyers each have to give 15 percent to the world association. So, out of a secondary market price of $200, the seller would only receive $170, but the buyer would pay $230 with the additional 15 percent purchase fee. FIFA would earn another $60 from the ticket.
At the request of the German Press Agency, a FIFA spokesman explained that the chosen pricing model generally reflected the existing and evolving market practices of co-organizers for major entertainment and sporting events. The resale fees would be in line with industry trends in various sports and entertainment sectors.
This practice is common in the USA and Canada. Only in Mexico, due to national law, secondary market prices may not exceed the actual ticket price.
German citizens who enter the host countries for tourist purposes do not need a visa. However, for the trip to Canada or the USA, an electronic travel authorization must be applied for in advance. For a stay in Canada, the so-called eTA costs seven Canadian dollars per person. The ESTA fee for travel to the USA is US$40 per person.