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FIFA fixes $60 tickets for 10% of each Participating Member Association’s allocation to improve affordability after fan backlash over dynamic pricing.
- On Tuesday, FIFA announced a supporter entry tier fixing tickets at $60 for every match, including the final, during the third phase of ticket sales from Dec. 11 to Jan. 13.
- After fans protested prices revealed in the third phase, the FSA called the set prices `scandalous` amid criticism of FIFA's dynamic/variable pricing, which it said follows North American sporting practice.
- Participating Member Associations will manage selection and distribution, targeting loyal fans, with 50% of each PMA allocation in supporter value tier and supporter entry tier , and FIFA waiving fees for refunds if teams don't advance.
- Since Dec. 11, FIFA has received 20 million ticket requests during the random selection draw, and selected fans may purchase individual tickets through FIFA's ticketing site.
- The 2026 tournament will be twice as large, featuring 48 teams and 104 games, while AT&T Stadium in Arlington hosts nine matches and SoFi Stadium eight, contrasting with earlier final tickets over $4,000.
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FIFA Introduces Affordable Ticket Options for 2026 World Cup Fans | Sports-Games
FIFA announced discounted $60 'Supporter Entry Tier' tickets for the 2026 World Cup, aimed at making matches more affordable. These tickets will constitute 10% of Participating Member Associations' allocations, prioritizing 'loyal fans.' The move follows criticism from Football Supporters Europe over high ticket prices and distribution transparency.
Ten per cent of the tickets that go to the associations are to cost 51 euros. The European fan association welcomes this, but demands more cheap tickets
After the harsh criticism, FIFA announced cheaper tickets for next summer's World Cup on Tuesday. FIFA is introducing the "Supporter Entry Tier," a special price range of $60 (equivalent to €51). However, the number of tickets in this category is extremely limited – and so supporter federations are not impressed.
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