Complaint against FIFA for 2026 World Cup ticket sales
Euroconsumers and Football Supporters Europe (FSE) have filed a formal complaint against FIFA with the European Commission. The main accusation focuses on an alleged abuse of dominant position in the sale of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Consumer and fan organizations argue that FIFA has implemented practices considered unfair and opaque in the sale of tickets, imposing excessive prices and unfavorable conditions for football fans.
Main Complaints
- High prices.
- Misleading advertising.
- Variable fees without transparency.
- Pressure tactics for purchase.
- Double profit from commissions on official resale.
According to the report presented, the cost of the most economical tickets for the 2026 World Cup final starts at $4,185, significantly exceeding the price of the cheapest tickets for the 2022 final. Furthermore, it was reported that tickets promoted from $60 were quickly sold out.
Organizations also question the dynamic pricing system, which has increased the value of some tickets by up to 25% during the different sales phases. They also criticize the lack of information about the exact location of the seats at the time of purchase and the restrictions on refunds.
They asked the European Commission to order FIFA to suspend the use of dynamic pricing for fans in the European Economic Area, freeze prices in the next sales phase, and publish in advance the number of tickets available and their location in the stadiums.
Euroconsumers, representing millions of consumers, expects European authorities to take action to ensure fair prices, transparency in the sales process, and greater protection for fans planning to attend the 2026 World Cup.
