FIFA Faces Backlash Over 'Monumental Betrayal' in World Cup 2026 Ticket Pricing
FIFA is under fire from soccer fans and representatives for steep increases in ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, with group-stage seats ranging from $180 to $700 and final tickets priced between $4,185 and $8,680. Critics, including Germany's soccer federation and Football Supporters Europe, have labeled the prices as extortionate and are urging FIFA to halt ticket sales, citing a betrayal of fan trust.
FIFA Faces Backlash Over 'Monumental Betrayal' in World Cup 2026 Ticket Pricing
FIFA is under fire from soccer fans and representatives for steep increases in ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, with group-stage seats ranging from $180 to $700 and final tickets priced between $4,185 and $8,680. Critics, including Germany's soccer federation and Football Supporters Europe, have labeled the prices as extortionate and are urging FIFA to halt ticket sales, citing a betrayal of fan trust.
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