"The Football Association will pass on England supporters' concerns about high 2026 World Cup ticket prices to Fifa. However, despite the growing outrage, it is understood none of the international federations expect world football's governing body to change its policy. Anger among supporter groups continued on Friday after it emerged that the cheapest tickets will cost 10 times the price promised in the original bid for the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the tournament."
"And that is before travel costs and accommodation are factored in. The Football Supporters' Association (FSA) described the prices being proposed to the England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) as scandalous and said they were a step too far for many supporters who passionately and loyally follow their national sides at home and abroad. Everything we feared about the direction in which Fifa wants to take the game was confirmed Gianni Infantino only sees supporter loyalty as something to be exploited for profit, the FSA added."
The Football Association will pass England supporters' concerns about high 2026 World Cup ticket prices to FIFA. International federations do not expect FIFA to change its policy despite growing outrage. The cheapest tickets will cost ten times the price promised in the original US-Canada-Mexico bid. England fans face at least $220 (£165) for group games versus $21 (£15.70) in the bid model. The cheapest final tickets are $4,185 (£3,120), over 30 times higher than planned. The Football Supporters' Association called the proposed prices scandalous and said they unfairly exploit supporter loyalty. Travel and accommodation costs further increase expenses.
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