FIFA cancels WC tickets mistakenly given for free

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FIFA canceled World Cup tickets issued to roughly 60 fans who received them for free due to a website glitch. The organization discovered the error after the tickets had already been distributed through its sales platform. Affected fans will not be able to use their tickets for the matches, though FIFA has not disclosed details about whether refunds or replacement tickets will be offered. The incident highlights the operational challenges of managing a global ticketing system for one of sports' largest events.