Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has accused FIFA of a 'monumental betrayal' after it emerged that the cheapest tickets for next summer's World Cup final will cost more than £3,000. The fan group described the prices as 'extortionate' and called for an immediate halt to ticket sales.
The revelation came after the Croatian football federation published prices for its participant member association (PMA) allocation, which is designed for fans attending the most matches. The cheapest tickets for the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July were listed at $4,185 (£3,120). FSE said the minimum for a dedicated fan to follow their team from the first match to the final would be $6,900 (£5,137.74) – five times more than in Qatar 2022.
Members of the England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) were also shocked to learn prices from the Football Association. The cheapest tickets for England's opening match against Croatia in Dallas will cost $265 (£195), with semi-final tickets starting at £687. Following England from the first match to the final at Euro 2024 would have cost just €375 (£328) in the 'fans first' category.
FSE said ticket pricing appeared to be based on vague criteria such as the perceived attractiveness of the fixture, rather than a standard group-stage price. The group called on FIFA to review prices and category distribution to respect the tradition and universality of the World Cup. England supporters group Free Lions added on X: 'This can’t be allowed to happen. Match-goers deserve protection from these rip-off prices.'
