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·10 September 2025

Zohran Mamdani leads critics of FIFA’s World Cup ticketing policy

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  • FIFA is facing criticism for its controversial "variable pricing" policy for the upcoming World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Fans with Visa cards can apply for pre-sale access, but those with later time slots might pay more for the same tickets due to this pricing model.
  • Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani have condemned the policy, with the former accusing FIFA of not caring about fans and living in a "parallel universe."
  • Critics argue that the policy adds to the already high costs of attending the World Cup, despite FIFA having substantial financial reserves.
  • Mamdani’s petition, "Game Over Greed," urges FIFA to abandon the policy, cap resale ticket prices, and allocate 15 per cent of tickets to local residents at a discount.
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