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FIFA Adds More World Cup Tickets After Fans Rage at Higher Priced Categories
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Published on 24 April 2026
New front row tier is driving the backlash
FIFA says it will release additional World Cup tickets starting 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday for all 104 matches, covering Categories 1, 2, 3 and newly introduced pricing tiers. The move comes after fan anger over added, more expensive categories, with FIFA attempting to widen access while keeping the new premium structure in place.
- FIFA will put more World Cup tickets on sale Wednesday
- Release covers all 104 games in Categories 1 to 3
- A new, more expensive front tier sparked fan anger
- Extra inventory is part of FIFA’s response to backlash
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