Fifa announces limited amount of $60 tickets for 2026 World Cup after fan fury

December 17, 2025

TL;DR

Fifa announced a new entry-tier ticket category for the 2026 World Cup with prices capped at $60 per ticket.
This new tier represents 1.6% of all available tickets and is intended for loyal fans of participating teams.
The distribution of these tickets will be handled by each member association.
Critics, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Football Supporters Europe, argue that $60 tickets are not enough to make the World Cup affordable.
Fifa's use of dynamic pricing has led to ticket prices reaching hundreds or thousands of dollars for many matches.
Fifa defends dynamic pricing as a North American market standard and highlights the potential revenue benefits for member associations.
Over 20 million ticket requests have been received for the tournament.

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