Expensive World Cup tickets: That’s why the fans are still annoyed

The global football spectacle is likely to be that for fans most expensive of history – and visiting the stadium is unattainable for average earners. Even on the secondary market, prizes for the German preliminary round games have a final character.

The world association FIFA is once again under criticism.

How much are the tickets?

There has been a lot of trouble since the start of sales: the dynamic pricing, in which costs rise or fall depending on demand, is the focus of the anger.

According to media reports, FIFA recently set higher prices again. For the Americans’ first game against Paraguay alone, the world association is charging up to 4,105 US dollars (almost 3,480 euros) for a first-category seat. FIFA also increased the maximum price for tickets to the World Cup final to $10,990 (9,315 euros).

What happened last?

Some ticket buyers accuse FIFA of misleading them about stadium plans. They complain that the final location of the squares was incorrectly represented.

FIFA offered several sales phases. The last minute section has been available since April 1st, in which specific places and not categories can now be selected.

What is FIFA doing?

FIFA rejects allegations. “The introduction of new products for the front row reflects the current sales phase in which individual seats can be offered and does not change the category-based model under which previous tickets were sold,” FIFA said. All fans were assigned seats within the purchased category or better.

What do the fan associations say?

The organization Football Supporters Europe (FSE) filed a complaint with the European Commission against FIFA’s World Cup ticket policy. “For traveling fans, this is the most expensive World Cup ever – from tickets to travel to accommodation. FIFA’s ridiculous ticket prices and opaque policies have led many fans to conclude that they simply cannot afford to attend football’s biggest global event.”

What exactly is the secondary market?

FIFA’s secondary market, where purchased tickets can be resold, also deters many fans. The reason: The prices can be determined by sellers without regulation, and sometimes horrendous prices are charged. The world association collects a commission of 15 percent of the secondary market tickets sold.

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