Complaint against the prices of tickets for the 2026 World Cup

The Football Supporters' Association has filed a formal complaint against FIFA, protesting the high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to begin on June 11. The association stated that FIFA has exploited its monopoly position in setting ticket prices, arguing that the current pricing structure places a heavy financial burden on fans. Last December, FIFA released a limited number of tickets at $60 for all 104 matches, following widespread criticism of its pricing policy. The association called on FIFA to abolish the dynamic pricing system, which changes prices based on demand, and to fix prices when tickets go on sale in April. It also urged FIFA to enhance transparency by informing fans at least 48 hours in advance about ticket availability, locations, and price categories. The complaint, submitted to the European Commission in conjunction with the European consumer organization Euroconsumers, alleges that FIFA has imposed complex and unfair purchasing conditions and procedures on European fans, taking advantage of its monopoly on ticket sales. The statement read: "FIFA has a monopoly on ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup and has abused this power to impose conditions on fans that are unacceptable in a competitive market." According to FIFA, approximately seven million tickets have been made available for the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.