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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiJune 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Two men arrested for selling fake stadium access at World Cup match

Two Georgia men were arrested at a Miami Stadium FIFA World Cup match for allegedly using forged credentials to charge fans $1,000 each for entry. Both men face multiple criminal charges including uttering forged instruments and trespassing.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights security enforcement at major sporting events, where unauthorized individuals were allegedly charging fans for illegal stadium access.

Key Facts

  • Kareem Thomas and Stanthony Bernard Ballard were arrested for using forged credentials to escort fans into a FIFA World Cup match for money.
  • The suspects allegedly charged approximately $1,000 per person for unauthorized entry.
  • Both men are charged with uttering forged instruments.
  • Kareem Thomas faces an additional charge of interference at a sports or entertainment event.
  • Stanthony Bernard Ballard faces an additional charge of trespassing at a sports or entertainment event for solicitation of money.
  • Kareem Thomas was assigned a $3,500 bond for the new charges and a $2,000 bond for an unrelated outstanding bench warrant.
  • The match had an attendance of approximately 61,116 fans.
  • Authorities reported a total of seven stadium ejections during the event.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency handling the investigation and arrests”locationMiami Stadium“Venue where the incident occurred”personStanthony Bernard Ballard“43-year-old suspect from Atlanta, Georgia”personKareem Thomas“38-year-old suspect from Macon, Georgia”