Supporters accuse FIFA of “extortion” as 2026 World Cup costs soar
The opening of the World Cup ticket ballot has reignited criticism of FIFA after fans learned they may need to pay £5,225–£12,357 to follow their team through the tournament. Final tickets alone hit £3,119–£6,615, far above Qatar’s £450 minimum.
Fans’ groups say low-price categories are limited or excluded from national allocations, with only 4,000 seats per match provided to official supporter clubs. Many fear knockout-stage travel will become unaffordable.
With dynamic pricing expected on FIFA’s resale platform, supporters warn costs could climb even higher.
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