Zurich: FIFA has announced a new low-cost ticket category for the 2026 World Cup, introducing a limited number of $60 Supporter Entry Tier tickets in response to growing concern over affordability for fans.
The football governing body announced that discounted tickets will be available for all 104 matches of the tournament, including the final. The new tier will make up 10 percent of the ticket allocations reserved for Participating Member Associations, which represent the national teams competing at the World Cup.
National associations will manage the distribution of these tickets through their dedicated fan programmes and will set their own criteria to prioritise loyal supporters with strong ties to their teams.
FIFA said that overall, 50 percent of each association’s ticket allocation will fall within the most affordable price bands, with 40 percent under the Supporter Value Tier and 10 percent under the new Supporter Entry Tier. The remaining tickets will be divided equally between the Supporter Standard and Supporter Premier categories.
New ticket pricing tier introduced for fans of qualified teams at FIFA World Cup 2026™
🎟️ Supporter Entry Tier tickets set at USD 60 each and available for all 104 matches
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In an additional measure aimed at easing the burden on fans, FIFA said administrative fees will be waived for supporters who apply through their national associations but later seek refunds if their team fails to reach the knockout stage.
The move comes as scrutiny over World Cup ticket prices intensifies ahead of the 2026 edition, which will run from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Fan groups have warned that rising prices risk pricing out ordinary supporters and undermining the tournament’s atmosphere.
Despite the criticism, FIFA said demand for tickets remains high. Interest has been particularly strong during the third phase of ticket sales, which opened on December 11 and will run until January 13, boosted by the release of match schedules, venues, and kick-off times.
With the introduction of the new ticket tier, FIFA is seeking to balance strong demand with calls for greater affordability as preparations continue for the first 48-team World Cup.
