The England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) has revealed that its allocation for World Cup matches from the quarter-finals to the final is currently undersubscribed as fans face record costs to attend next summer’s tournament. The majority of Participating Member Associations (PMA) tickets are up to five times more expensive than the last World Cup in Qatar, with prices rising sharply from the quarter-final stage onwards. While Fifa subsequently introduced fixed tickets for every match at just £44.70 ($60), they cover just 10 per cent of the fan allocations. Meanwhile, around 90 per cent of the PMA tickets will start at £3,117 for the World Cup final, alongside at least £685 for the semi-final and £50 6 for the quarter-finals. “Alarm bells should be ringing whenever participating member allocations, meant for the most loyal fans, are not sold out for any game at a World Cup.

Source: Irish Independent December 30, 2025 20:06 UTC