Fifa introduces some £45 World Cup tickets after backlash

Fifa has introduced a small number of «more affordable» $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.

World football’s governing body says the new ticket price will be available to a certain number of «loyal fans» of the countries that have qualified for the World Cup.

The £45 ticket falls in the supporter entry tier and will make up 10% of the allocation for each Football Association whose team is taking part.

«The entry tier tickets will be allocated specifically to supporters of qualified teams, with the selection and distribution process managed individually by the participating member associations (PMAs),» said a Fifa statement.

«Each PMA will define its own eligibility criteria and application process. They are requested to ensure that these tickets are specifically allocated to loyal fans who are closely connected to their national teams.

«In total, 50% of each PMA allocation will fall within the most affordable range, namely supporter value tier (40%) and the supporter entry tier (10%). The remaining allocation is split evenly between the supporter standard tier and the supporter premier tier.»

For England and Scotland, this will mean about 400 tickets will be available for £45 for their group matches.

More to follow.