NewsWPLG Local 10June 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Two men arrested for selling fake stadium access at Miami World Cup match
Two men from Georgia were arrested at Hard Rock Stadium for using fake credentials to gain entry and charging attendees $1,000 each for unauthorized access during a FIFA World Cup match. The suspects were already banned from the venue and now face felony charges for forgery and interfering with a sporting event.
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This incident highlights security enforcement actions taken at a major international sporting event in Miami Gardens involving unauthorized commercial activity and trespassing.
Key Facts
- Kareem Thomas and Stanthony Ballard were arrested for using fraudulent credentials to access the Hard Rock Stadium during a FIFA World Cup match.
- The suspects charged four witnesses $1,000 each for unauthorized access to the stadium.
- The suspects were previously banned from the stadium prior to this incident.
- Both men face two felony charges: use of forged documents and interference with a sporting event.
- The suspects face an additional charge for operating a business without a license.
- Bail was set at $3,500 for each individual.
- The incident occurred at approximately 6:35 p.m. in section 135 of the stadium.
Who's Mentioned
locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“Facility where suspects were booked”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency that reported the incident”locationHard Rock Stadium“Venue in Miami Gardens where the incident occurred”personKareem Thomas“38-year-old suspect from Macon, Georgia”personStanthony Ballard“43-year-old suspect from Atlanta, Georgia”