London (Lord Media): The FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has become embroiled in controversy due to ticket pricing. The event is being labeled as the most expensive tournament in history, making it difficult for average fans to purchase tickets.
FIFA has adopted a ‘dynamic pricing’ model this time, where prices increase with demand. This model has forced fans to buy tickets at varying prices, leading to significant objections.
Compared to the previous World Cup in Qatar, ticket prices in the United States are significantly higher, with the most expensive ticket priced at 6,370 U.S. dollars. Former President Trump has also expressed surprise at the high prices.
A European football fans’ organization has filed a complaint against FIFA with the European Union Commission, accusing FIFA of excessive ticket pricing.
Visa issues and travel barriers in the United States have prevented many fans from supporting their teams in person, leading to disappointment even after purchasing tickets.
FIFA released approximately 6.7 million tickets, with over 5 million already sold. However, the resale of tickets at inflated prices by major companies and ticket mafias in the black market has exacerbated difficulties for regular fans.
