FIFA cuts world cup ticket prices after backlash, offers $60 seats to loyal fans
FIFA has announced a revision to World Cup ticket pricing, reducing costs for certain dedicated fans. This change allows selected supporters to attend the final match for 60 dollars , instead of the previously set price of up to 4,185 dollars .
FIFA has announced a revision to World Cup ticket pricing, reducing costs for certain dedicated fans. This change allows selected supporters to attend the final match for 60 dollars , instead of the previously set price of up to 4,185 dollars .
For the 2026 World Cup in North America, 60-dollar tickets will be available for each match. These tickets are intended for national football federations, which will allocate them to loyal fans who consistently support their teams both domestically and internationally.
Between 400 and 750 tickets per team will be provided through this new initiative, termed the "Supporter Entry Tier."
FIFA has announced a revision to World Cup ticket pricing, reducing costs for certain dedicated fans.
The upcoming World Cup will feature an expanded 48-team format across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is projected to generate at least 10 billion dollars in revenue , potentially making it the most costly World Cup for attendees.
Despite ticket pricing concerns, interest remains high, with FIFA noting over 20 million ticket requests in the latest sales phase.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
