Andy Milne, a 62-year-old retired teacher and devoted England supporter, is selling his second home in northern England for £350,000 to finance a trip to the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The sale will fund his tenth World Cup attendance, following the national team.
Milne, who now lives in Thailand, is a familiar figure among England fans, often seen carrying a replica World Cup trophy. He has attended eight men's tournaments and the 2023 Women's World Cup, and aims to make this summer his ninth men's tournament.
Speaking to The Mirror, Milne explained: 'It is going on the market because I’m selling it to go to the World Cup. We have had a second home for 27 years so it felt like the right time to cash in.' He added: 'I definitely want to see the whole tournament. I am going to the US on June 3 and will be there for seven weeks. So it will cost quite a lot of money.'
His itinerary includes England's opening match against Croatia in Dallas on 17 June, followed by games against Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on 23 June, and Panama in New Jersey on 27 June. The high travel costs between venues are compounded by criticism of Fifa's ticket pricing, with general sale tickets ranging from $140 for group matches to $8,680 for the final. Fifa later offered some $60 seats after backlash from fan groups.
