England Supporters’ Association Urges Resistance to ‘Disgraceful’ 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices
The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) in England has called on football administrators from countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to defend their supporters by resisting ticket prices announced by FIFA, describing them as “unaffordable” and out of touch with ordinary fans.
The FSA said it is backing Football Supporters Europe in demanding an immediate halt to ticket sales, while urging the Football Association (FA) to work alongside other national associations to challenge the pricing structure imposed by world football’s governing body.
“We back Football Supporters Europe in calling for a halt in ticket sales and we are calling on the Football Association to work with fellow FAs to directly challenge these disgraceful prices,” the FSA said in a statement.
The supporters’ body also appealed directly to national associations across the globe to prioritise fan welfare.
“We call on all national associations to stand up for your supporters, without whom there would be no professional game,” the statement added.
According to current pricing, the cheapest ticket for a potential group-stage clash between Ghana and England is priced at $220, equivalent to approximately GH¢2,515, with the most expensive seats rising to around GH¢6,860 based on prevailing Bank of Ghana exchange rates.
The FSA described the pricing as “a laughable insult to the average fan”, claiming supporters felt “stabbed in the back” by the ticketing policy.
“This is a tournament that is supposed to be celebrated by the world, where fans of all nations come together for the love of football,” the association said.
“FIFA has decided to make it all about the money and the elite who can afford it.”
The group further criticised FIFA’s approach to fan loyalty, arguing that the organisation has lost sight of the sacrifices made by supporters who follow their teams across continents during qualification campaigns.
“For FIFA, loyalty is not the hard-working fan travelling thousands of miles in support of their team at qualifiers around the continent,” the statement continued. “A game that should be for all is now only for those who can afford it.”
In a final pointed remark, the FSA suggested that the high ticket prices have dampened enthusiasm for the tournament even before it begins.
“Who needs to follow England away for disappointment when FIFA can deliver that six months before a ball is kicked? The life has been sucked out of this tournament before it starts.”
