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Swiss Regulator Probes FIFA’s Blockchain ‘Right-to-Buy’ Ticket Collectibles

The fact-finding review will assess whether the tradable options to purchase 2026 World Cup seats fall under Swiss gambling law.

Overview

  • Gespa opened a preliminary inquiry and is gathering information to determine if FIFA Collect’s offering is covered by Swiss gambling rules.
  • The RTB tokens confer a right to buy specific 2026 World Cup tickets from a set-aside pool and let holders bypass the general queue, but they are not tickets.
  • The collectibles run on a FIFA-branded Avalanche-based network built with Modex and can be resold on the official marketplace.
  • Recent listings show prices from about $149 for early group-stage options to more than $7,000 for high-demand matches like the Azteca opener, and some reports point to eight-figure sales.
  • Under Swiss law, Gespa can order ISP blocks and refer cases to prosecutors if violations are found, while no enforcement action has been announced.