According to FIFA, the discounted tickets will be available for all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, including the final, offering fans a rare opportunity to attend games at a significantly reduced cost. The new pricing tier will account for 10 percent of the ticket allocations assigned to Participating Member Associations (PMAs), which represent the national teams competing in the tournament.
The PMAs will oversee the distribution of these tickets through their respective fan ticketing programmes, ensuring that the reduced-price seats are reserved specifically for supporters of qualified teams. FIFA said this approach is intended to maintain fairness in allocation while strengthening the connection between national teams and their fan bases.
The announcement comes amid sustained scrutiny of World Cup pricing, particularly as the 2026 edition—set to be the largest in the competition’s history—spans three host countries and features an expanded field of teams and matches. While FIFA has defended its broader pricing structure as necessary to support operational and organisational costs, the introduction of the tier signals an effort to balance commercial realities with accessibility for ordinary fans.
As preparations accelerate for the tournament, the success of the Supporter Entry Tier is likely to be closely watched by fans, federations and critics alike. Its rollout could play a key role in shaping public perception of FIFA’s commitment to inclusivity as the sport prepares for one of its most ambitious global events.
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