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FIFA Says 5 Million Ticket Requests for 2026 World Cup Despite Pricing Outcry

Supporters denounce dynamic pricing, with the cheapest tier withheld from team allocations.

Overview

  • FIFA reported five million requests in the first 24 hours of the Random Selection Draw, the first sales window tied to confirmed fixtures.
  • Published pricing shows final tickets ranging from about $4,185 to $8,680, with variable rates for group matches set by projected demand.
  • Football Supporters Europe and the Football Supporters' Association called the prices extortionate and urged an immediate halt to sales pending talks.
  • National federations including the FA and DFB said they will relay complaints to FIFA, yet they had little notice of prices and do not expect policy changes.
  • Fan group calculations indicate roughly $6,900–$7,020 in ticket costs to follow a team from its first group game to the final, excluding travel and lodging.