FIFA Announces Affordable Ticket Prices Amid Criticism
In response to fan associations denouncing exorbitant prices, FIFA has announced that supporters of qualified teams will pay $60 per match for the 2026 World Cup.
New “Supporter Entry” Category
The new category, called “Supporter Entry,” offers tickets at $60 each for all 104 matches, including the final of the FIFA World Cup. This initiative aims to support fans who follow their national team throughout the tournament, according to FIFA.
Background and Context
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) had previously expressed outrage over the “astronomical” prices set by FIFA for loyal fans. According to FSE, following a team from the group stage through to the final would cost a fan a minimum of $6,900 (approximately €6,000), nearly five times the cost during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA reported receiving over 20 million ticket requests during the current random allocation sales phase, which began last Thursday.
Upcoming World Cup Details
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This tournament will be the first to feature 48 participating national teams.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the new ticket price announced by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup? The new ticket price is $60 per match for supporters of qualified teams.
- Which fan associations criticized FIFA’s initial ticket prices? Football Supporters Europe (FSE) denounced the exorbitant prices set by FIFA for loyal fans.
- How many ticket requests has FIFA received so far? FIFA reported receiving over 20 million ticket requests during the current random allocation sales phase.
- In which countries will the 2026 FIFA World Cup be held? The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- How many national teams will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The 2026 tournament will be the first to feature 48 participating national teams.
