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Fans Press FIFA to Pause 2026 World Cup Ticket Sales as Prices Spike in Third Phase

Supporters blame dynamic pricing for costs far above the 2022 tournament.

Overview

  • FIFA opened a third, random-draw sales window that runs to January 13, with organizers saying roughly two million tickets were sold in earlier phases.
  • Football Supporters Europe called for an immediate halt to sales and consultations, citing a PMA fan path of at least $6,900—about five times Qatar 2022.
  • FIFA reserved the lowest-priced category for general public sales under a dynamic model, limiting access for traveling supporters buying through national federations.
  • Federation price lists show steep increases, including a reported $8,680 lower-category ticket for the final and group-stage prices reaching about $700 for some seats.
  • Demand remains intense, with Colombia vs. Portugal in Miami selling out in minutes and secondary listings soaring, as FIFA prepares its resale marketplace to open on December 15.