Fan Group Demands FIFA Suspend 2026 World Cup Ticket Sales

Football Supporters Europe, a leading advocate for soccer fans across the continent, has demanded that FIFA immediately suspend ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup after prices for supporters of participating teams were revealed to be significantly higher than at previous tournaments. The group described the pricing as a "monumental betrayal" of the event's traditions, with sales for allocations to national associations set to begin on Thursday.

Each participating member association, or PMA, will receive 8 percent of tickets for their team's matches, intended for traveling supporters. The Croatian Football Association released its pricing details on Thursday, showing tickets for the June 17 opener against England at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, starting at 265 euros, equivalent to about 198 British pounds. Premium Category One seats behind the goals are priced at 700 euros, or roughly 523 pounds, while Category Two seats in the stadium's second tier cost 500 euros, about 373 pounds. Half of the allocation falls into the lower-priced Category Three, with the rest split between the higher categories. These figures mark an eightfold increase over equivalent seats at the 2024...