'Extortionate' FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' as fans discover World Cup ticket costs

FIFA urged to halt ticket sales as it is revealed the cheapest tickets for the World Cup Final on July 19 as costing 4,185 US dollars (€3,559) each.

STEEP COSTS: Ireland fans at te 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Puskás Aréna, Budapest between Hungary and the Republic of Ireland Ireland last month. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

FIFA has been urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after it emerged countries' most loyal fans faced paying "extortionate" prices for tickets, with the cheapest for the final coming in at over €3500.

The Croatian federation published details of prices in its participant member association (PMA) allocation, which is designed to be made available to fans who attend the most matches, with tickets at fixed rather than dynamic prices.