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Less than 10 days to the World Cup: Average ticket listing now $877 as demand peaks, according to Ticombo

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NEW YORK, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With less than 10 days until kick-off, World Cup ticket transactions have surged 677% in two weeks. Here’s what fans need to know.

World Cup ticket transactions surged 677% between early and mid-April compared to the prior two weeks, according to data from Ticombo, a global ticket marketplace, as fans explore a wider range of channels to find availability and value. On the platform, the average group-stage listing currently sits at $877.

“There’s a widespread assumption that World Cup tickets are sold out or unaffordable,” said Peter Savovsky, Chief Operating Officer at Ticombo. “Neither is true across the board. With 104 matches in 16 cities, availability varies enormously depending on which match you’re looking at.”

The tournament kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City. With less than 10 days to go, Ticombo has recorded a 139% increase in ticket searches and a 677% surge in transactions compared to the preceding two-week period, with the highest ticket sales by nation for Scotland, Brazil, and Uzbekistan.

How ticket prices have changed

Ticket prices have moved significantly across successive sales windows. Category 1 tickets for the final at MetLife Stadium now cost $10,990, up 72% from the original $6,370 listing in October 2025. New ‘front category’ pricing tiers have also been added, pushing some group-stage seats past $4,000. Across official resale channels, the average group-stage listing currently sits at $1,233.

The fourth and final official sales phase is open, but the experience has created friction for some fans. The most recent round saw multi-hour wait times, limited visibility into which matches were available, and misdirects to sales phases intended for recently qualified nations.

“With less than 10 days to go, fans often start comparing more options as additional inventory becomes available,” Savovsky said. “More sellers list tickets they’ve decided not to use, which improves availability for mid-tier matches. For fans who are flexible, this is often the best window to buy.”

Which matches are fans buying?

Ticombo’s platform data shows the five best-selling group-stage matches by tickets sold:

Uzbekistan vs Colombia (Match 24, Mexico City). A Group K fixture generating strong demand, driven by Uzbekistan’s first-ever World Cup appearance attracting a passionate and committed fan base.

Brazil vs Morocco (Match 7, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey). Two of the world’s most followed football nations meeting in one of the tournament’s marquee early fixtures.

Haiti vs Scotland (Match 5, Boston). Scotland’s tournament opener against a CONCACAF debutant, with Scottish fans turning out in force.

Scotland vs Brazil (Match 49, Miami). One of the standout group-stage fixtures, pitting Scotland against the five-time world champions.

Scotland vs Morocco (Match 30, Boston). Scotland’s third group-stage match, completing a remarkable sweep of the top five best-sellers.

Scotland’s presence across three of the five best-selling matches is a notable pattern, reflecting the country’s return to major tournament football after a long absence and a fan base eager to follow the team.

“The best value at any World Cup is always in the group stage, and always in the matches that don’t involve the host nation or the obvious favourites,” Savovsky said. “This tournament has more of those matches than any previous World Cup.”

When to buy and how to stay safe

For marquee matches, prices may remain high as kick-off approaches. Brazil vs Morocco, England vs Croatia, USA vs Australia: those will only get more expensive as kick-off approaches. For mid-tier group-stage fixtures, the next few weeks are when more inventory hits the market and pricing stabilises.

“One of the biggest risks for fans right now is not comparing across platforms,” Savovsky said. “Prices can vary significantly for the same match depending on where you look. Taking the time to check multiple channels before buying can make a real difference.”

Savovsky recommends checking for three things on any platform: verified sellers with a track record, a money-back buyer guarantee if tickets do not arrive or are not as described, and transparent pricing with no hidden fees at checkout. Fans still looking to secure a ticket can browse available options on Ticombo.

Notes to editors

About Ticombo

Ticombo is a Berlin-based global ticket marketplace where organisers, resellers, and fans can buy and sell tickets for live events. The platform features capped resale markups, verified sellers, a money-back buyer guarantee, and direct buyer-seller communication. Ticombo was awarded the Seal of Excellence by the European Commission in 2017.

About this data 

Platform search and transaction data covers April 1-13, 2026, compared against March 18-30, 2026. The $877 average group-stage listing price reflects Ticombo platform listings as of June 2026, converted from €752.85 at a rate of 1 EUR = 1.165 USD. The $1,233 resale average is drawn from official resale channels as of April 15, 2026. Best-selling match and nation figures reflect tickets sold on ticombo.com. All figures represent listing prices on ticombo.com unless otherwise attributed.

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026. 

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

Contact: Steve Trapnell
717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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