FIFA responds to criticism and has made changes to the pricing policy for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. There is now a ticket category 'Supporter Entry Tier' for 60 US dollars for all 104 matches, including the final game. The organization has stopped accusations of 'price gouging' and introduced budget tickets, which will make up 10% of the total quota, but they will only be available through national associations.
Although improvements have been made, experts from Football Supporters Europe noted that available tickets constitute less than 1% of the total capacity of the stadiums, and the price difference can be significant. The path to the final for a fan now costs 480 dollars, while the premium ticket price reaches 7000 dollars.
There will also be three-minute breaks for water replenishment during each match at the 2026 World Cup.
In conclusion, FIFA is making changes to the pricing policy for the 2026 World Cup, introducing budget tickets and the 'Supporter Entry Tier' category, as well as implementing new rules for fans. However, not all experts believe these changes are substantial enough since available tickets remain limited in quantity and exchange.