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World Cup Final Tickets Start at £3,119: A Fan Betrayal?
11 Dec
Summary
- World Cup final tickets in the cheapest tier begin at £3,119, a significant price hike.
- Fans' group FSE calls Fifa's pricing policy 'extortionate' and a betrayal of tradition.
- Group stage tickets are now priced variably based on fixture attractiveness, not a flat rate.
Fans hoping to attend the upcoming World Cup final are confronted with exorbitant ticket prices, with the most affordable 'supporter value tier' tickets commencing at £3,119. This substantial increase, representing a near sevenfold rise from the 2022 World Cup's lowest prices, has drawn sharp criticism from fans' groups.
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has labeled Fifa's pricing policy as 'extortionate' and a profound betrayal of the World Cup's tradition. FSE has urgently called for an immediate halt to ticket sales, demanding consultation and a review of prices to respect the event's universality and cultural significance.
Further departures from tradition include a variable pricing strategy for group stage games, determined by fixture attractiveness rather than a set rate. Additionally, the cheapest ticket category, previously available to dedicated fans, is now reserved for general sales, subject to dynamic pricing, increasing accessibility concerns.
