FIFA's World Cup ticket prices are set to be the highest in tournament history, with a single ticket for England's final costing over $4,185. The cheapest tickets for group stage matches range from $140 to $2,735.
The association has expressed its outrage at what it sees as "scandalous" pricing, with fans forced to pay five times more than they would have in Qatar. FIFA maintains that any profits made will be reinvested in the game.
Football Supporters' Europe says prices are calculated based on vague criteria and that dynamic pricing is being used. The governing body has confirmed it will not apply during the main ballot.
"This is a monumental betrayal of the tradition of the World Cup, ignoring the contribution of supporters to the spectacle it is," said FSE. "We call on FIFA to immediately halt PMA ticket sales, engage in a consultation with all impacted parties, and review ticket prices and category distribution until a solution that respects the tradition, universality, and cultural significance of the World Cup is found."
Football fans are already facing significant travel and accommodation costs, making it difficult for many people to attend matches. The Football Supporters' Association has urged national associations to hold FIFA to account over the ticket prices.
"This is a tournament that is supposed to be celebrated by the world, where fans of all nations come together for the love of football," said FSA. "FIFA has decided to make it all about the money and the elite who can afford it."
The cheapest tickets to attend matches in Boston are $180 for Haiti against Scotland on June 18, with prices ranging from $21 to $128 per ticket overall.
In a statement, FIFA refused to comment after releasing the ticket prices. However, a spokesperson said that five million tickets had been requested within 24 hours of going on sale, "which underlines soaring global demand."
The cheapest tickets for Scotland's opening match against Haiti will start at $180 up to $500 in Boston.
Ticket prices also include an additional refund fee, which means the last penny will be drained from disillusioned fans.
The association has expressed its outrage at what it sees as "scandalous" pricing, with fans forced to pay five times more than they would have in Qatar. FIFA maintains that any profits made will be reinvested in the game.
Football Supporters' Europe says prices are calculated based on vague criteria and that dynamic pricing is being used. The governing body has confirmed it will not apply during the main ballot.
"This is a monumental betrayal of the tradition of the World Cup, ignoring the contribution of supporters to the spectacle it is," said FSE. "We call on FIFA to immediately halt PMA ticket sales, engage in a consultation with all impacted parties, and review ticket prices and category distribution until a solution that respects the tradition, universality, and cultural significance of the World Cup is found."
Football fans are already facing significant travel and accommodation costs, making it difficult for many people to attend matches. The Football Supporters' Association has urged national associations to hold FIFA to account over the ticket prices.
"This is a tournament that is supposed to be celebrated by the world, where fans of all nations come together for the love of football," said FSA. "FIFA has decided to make it all about the money and the elite who can afford it."
The cheapest tickets to attend matches in Boston are $180 for Haiti against Scotland on June 18, with prices ranging from $21 to $128 per ticket overall.
In a statement, FIFA refused to comment after releasing the ticket prices. However, a spokesperson said that five million tickets had been requested within 24 hours of going on sale, "which underlines soaring global demand."
The cheapest tickets for Scotland's opening match against Haiti will start at $180 up to $500 in Boston.
Ticket prices also include an additional refund fee, which means the last penny will be drained from disillusioned fans.
It's like they're charging us to breathe! I mean, who gets to decide that a ticket to watch a football game costs over $4k?! 
Like, is it just gonna be some exclusive club or something? And what's with the dynamic pricing? It's just a fancy way of saying they're gonna take advantage of fans who want to go. 
I feel so bad for all the people in Boston who wanna watch Scotland vs Haiti and are getting hit with prices like $500+ 
It's not just the price, it's that they're making us feel like we need to break the bank to watch our national team play. I mean, what's next? Charging us to breathe in the stadium? 
And don't even get me started on the dynamic pricing... who decided that was a good idea? 
It's all about the money and FIFA doesn't care about the fans. The FSA is right, we need to hold them accountable for this blatant disregard for the World Cup's tradition and spirit. 
Can't wait to see how they justify this price hike... like it matters 
. I mean, I get that there needs to be profit, but $4,185 for a final match?! That's just crazy talk 
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, which is just unfair to fans who want to attend matches. The Football Supporters' Europe is right, this is a betrayal of the World Cup tradition 
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It's like they're pricing people out of their own tournament 
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they're basically pricing out the regular fans who just wanna watch the game w/ their mates & family. it feels like ffa is more worried about makin' a buck than about bringin' ppl together 2 celebrate the beautiful game 
️ i mean, come on, 5 mil tix sold in 24 hrs? that's crazy!!! 
5 mil tickets sold in 24 hrs? That's just crazy 
Seriously though, it's like they're pricing out the fans themselves! $4,185 for an England final ticket? That's just ridiculous. And don't even get me started on the travel and accommodation costs... it's like they want to make sure only the most die-hard fans can afford to come. 
and btw why do we gotta pay extra refund fee? that's just robbery 