ALT A graphic with a close-up image of the FIFA World Cup trophy, which reads: One week to go. Canada, Mexico, United States.

ALT A quote from Jo McNicol, England supporter, FSE Disability & Inclusion Fan Network Member, speaking about the FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices: "I booked my flights and transport for the upcoming World Cup as soon as we were able to. I wasn’t successful in the first two ballots and at no point did I need to tell them I need wheelchair seats. I found it very strange they didn’t ask for this or allow you to advise you wanted accessible seating. FIFA are allowing anyone to purchase a wheelchair space. I also found wheelchair tickets on the resale platform at a high price with only one space and no seat for a personal assistant (companion). I can’t travel to games without someone helping me. The companion seat is needed for me to be able to attend safely.”

ALT A quote from Piotr Czarnota, Poland supporter, FSE Disability & Inclusion Fan Network Member, speaking about the FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices: "For 12 years I’ve had the honor of following my national team, Poland, as a supporter. During that time I’ve been to four tournaments both European Championships and World Cups. Until now I’ve never had any problems purchasing tickets or organising my travel and accommodation. Although Poland’s qualification for the World Cup will only be decided in March, I can already say that the proposed ticket costs are shockingly high from my perspective. Planning a barrier-free trip, booking accessible accommodation and having an assistant attend matches with me are essential if I am to take part in this football event. Unfortunately, the current challenges related to ticket accessibility and pricing are making the prospect of attending this celebration of football increasingly unrealistic.”

ALT A quote from Jon Attenborough, Scotland supporter, FSE Disability & Inclusion Fan Network Member, speaking about the World Cup 2026 accesibility tickets: "It’s absolutely disgraceful. It just shows FIFA’s complete lack of consultation with disabled fans and their representative groups. Charging full price for an extra adult ticket will have a devastating impact on disabled supporters and their ability to afford attending the World Cup.”

ALT A quote from Alberto Alaiz, Spain supporter, FSE Disability & Inclusion Fan Network Member, speaking about the World Cup 2026 accessibility ticket prices: "Since its inception, football has been founded on the bond between players and supporters. Without the fans, modern football is reduced to little more than a casual kickabout. Yet while FIFA proudly announces the expansion of the World Cup, it simultaneously prices supporters out with tickets affordable only to the wealthy. If the experience is already costly and challenging for the average fan, it is even more prohibitive for those of us with disabilities."

ALT FSE on latest fifa world cup 2026 ticket price announcement Following significant pressure from supporters, FIFA has partially relented on its ticket price structuring. This shows that FIFA’s ticketing policy is not set in stone, was decided in a rush, and without proper consultation – including with FIFA’s own member associations. While we welcome FIFA’s seeming recognition of the damage its original plans were to cause, the revisions do not go far enough to reconcile. Based on the allocations publicly available, this would mean that at best a few hundred fans per match and team would be lucky enough to take advantage of the 60 USD prices, while the vast majority would still have to pay extortionate prices, way higher than at any tournament before. There’s also still the question of supporters with disabilities, as no new pricing structure has been announced for them and complementary companion tickets still seem to be absent. For the moment we are looking at the FIFA announcement

ALT FSE Statement: Historically high world cup ticket prices - FSE calls for immediate halt to ticket sales