FIFA has been called upon to suspend the sale of World Cup tickets after reports surfaced that the most devoted fans face exorbitant prices, with the lowest ticket for the final costing over £3,000.
Ticket prices for England’s matches in the tournament across the USA, Canada, and Mexico were disclosed on Thursday. Should England reach the final, tickets for members of the England Supporters’ Travel Club will range from $4,185 (£3,120) to $8,680 (£6,471).
England World Cup Fixtures Ticket Prices
- Croatia (group stage) – £198 to £523
- Ghana (group stage) – £164 to £448
- Panama (group stage) – £164 to £463
- Round of 32 – £175 to £456
- Round of 16 – £220 to £575
- Quarter-final – £508 to £1,076
- Semi-final – £687 to £2,370
- Final – £3,129 to £6,489
The Scottish FA confirmed its ticket pricing, stating that the cheapest ticket for the opening match against Haiti in Boston ranges from $180 (£134) to $500 (£373).
For Scotland’s second match against Morocco, the minimum price starts at $220 (£164), while tickets for the final group game against Brazil in Miami begin at $265 (£198). Football Supporters Europe (FSE) labeled FIFA’s pricing strategy as a “monumental betrayal” of fans.
Scotland World Cup Fixtures Ticket Prices
- Haiti (group stage) – £134 to £373
- Morocco (group stage) – £164 to £448
- Brazil (group stage) – £198 to £523
- Round of 32 – £175 to £456
- Round of 16 – £220 to £575
- Quarter-final – £508 to £1,076
- Semi-final – £687 to £2,370
- Final – £3,129 to £6,489
FSE criticized that fans could spend over £6,000 to attend all of their team’s matches, which is five times what they would have paid at the last finals in Qatar.
FSE expressed disbelief at the exorbitant ticket prices set by FIFA for dedicated supporters, branding it a departure from the World Cup’s traditions.
The statement urged FIFA to immediately stop PMA ticket sales, consult affected parties, and reassess ticket pricing and distribution methods to honor the World Cup’s legacy.
