Mexico cracks down on illegal World Cup ticket resale and Rolex gift scandal

As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, unofficial resale prices for Mexico's match against England have surged, with tickets reported above two million pesos. Mexico's consumer protection agency PROFECO warned fans of fraud, highlighted that secondary‑market platforms such as StubHub and Viagogo are under investigation, and reminded the public that illegal ticket resale is prohibited under Mexican law.

Separately, social‑media influencer Stephen Deleonardis, known as “Stevewilldoit,” gave Mexican national‑team players Rolex watches valued at about one million dollars in total. FIFA’s code of ethics, which bans gifts of significant monetary value, forced the players to return the watches, and the Mexican Football Federation announced the reversal publicly.