""These prices are astonishing -- $2,000 for the cheapest final ticket is unacceptable. "If fans are successful in obtaining a category four ticket from the first game to the last, that could set them back $3,180 at least. That is more than double what Qatar cost. "Combined with travel to the Americas and accommodation, this will be the most expensive World Cup for match-going fans we've ever seen by some distance.""
""A healthy allocation of the lowest category of tickets should be made available to participating nations that are not affected by host city location or dynamic pricing. "Additionally, participating nation tickets should be located in key areas directly behind the goals to provide the best possible backing to their teams. "We'd urge the FA to work with other nations around the world to put pressure on FIFA to keep this World Cup financially accessible for match-going fans.""
FIFA defended its pricing strategy as World Cup tickets began to be allocated by draw. $60 group-stage tickets, identified as the tournament's cheapest, were reported to be extremely scarce. FIFA will apply variable pricing across co-hosts United States, Canada and Mexico, allowing prices to rise or fall with demand. The England Fans' Embassy estimates a fan attending every England match through the final would spend at least £2,364 ($3,180) even in the cheapest category. The England Fans' Embassy criticized the high costs, called for greater low-category allocations and for participating-nation tickets to be placed behind goals to support fans and teams.
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