FIFA Slashes World Cup Ticket Prices to $60 After Global Fan Outcry

• FIFA has reduced the price of some World Cup tickets to $60, including for the final, following widespread global fan backlash over initial high costs.
• The $60 "Supporter Entry Tier" tickets will be available for every game, distributed by national federations to loyal fans (400-750 per team).
• The move is seen by FIFA as supporting traveling fans, but the Football Supporters Europe group calls it an "appeasement tactic" due to rushed policy.
• The North America World Cup, featuring 48 teams, is projected to be the most expensive for fans, despite a previous bid promise of $21 tickets.
• Criticism also targeted "dynamic pricing," extra fees, and issues with disability access seats, leading FIFA to also waive refund administrative fees.

Why It Matters: FIFA bowed to fan pressure, cutting some World Cup ticket prices to $60 amid widespread criticism.