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Most tickets reportedly remain hundreds of dollars, however, as FIFA's variable pricing model for the 2026 tournament continues to frustrate fans.
Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate.
According to FIFA, the new pricing tier would make tickets more affordable for fans of qualified teams. The development comes just a few days after fans showed outrage at the prices revealed in FIFA’s third phase of ticket sales. Tickets in the new Supporter Entry Tier will be priced at $60 for each of the tournament’s 104 matches.
The relationship between FIFA and the White House has grown remarkably close ahead of Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, with a matchup between host nation Mexico and Group A challenger South Africa. In 2010, South Africa became the first African nation to host a World Cup.
Follow the World Cup draw with live updates and find out who the USMNT and soccer's best will be facing during the 2026 tournament. The expanded 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history featuring 48 countries – up from 32 – battling for soccer's ultimate prize in North America.
The inaugural FIFA Women's Club World Cup will take place in January 2028, soccer's global governing body said on Wednesday, with the tournament scheduled for mid-season in Europe's top domestic leagues.
The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries.