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