Numerous fans who purchased World Cup tickets through StubHub experienced last-minute cancellations, leaving them unable to attend matches. The issue stems from speculative ticketing practices, where sellers list tickets they do not own, leading to significant financial losses for buyers when sellers back out of deals.
As the tournament progresses, a proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against StubHub by two fans, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with the ticketing process. The situation has raised concerns about consumer protection in the ticket resale industry, especially as the World Cup continues across multiple cities.