FIFA Slammed as 2026 World Cup Tickets Hit Rs 7.8 Lakh

• Fan groups, led by Football Supporters Europe (FSE), are criticizing FIFA for "extortionate" ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup.
• Prices for the 2026 World Cup are significantly higher than previous tournaments, with the cheapest group stage tickets at $180 and final tickets reaching up to $8,680.
• FSE demands FIFA halt ticket sales, review pricing, and ensure the tournament remains accessible, calling the current situation a "monumental betrayal" of fans.
• FIFA attributes the high costs to dynamic pricing, a new system for the World Cup, despite earlier suggestions of much lower starting prices.

Why It Matters: High 2026 World Cup ticket prices threaten fan access, undermining the sport's values.