FIFA slashes World Cup ticket price after fan backlash

FIFA has cut the price for a select number of tickets for next year's World Cup in an apparent response to global fan outrage. FIFA introduced "Supporter Entry Tier" tickets, set at $60 each, Wednesday, available for all 104 matches, including the final. According to FIFA, these tickets will be allocated to "loyal" supporters of all qualified nations. The 48 participating countries, including Korea, will each get 8 percent of all available tickets for every match they play, and 10 percent of that allotment will account for the new tier — likely to be 400 to 750 tickets per team. The 2026 World Cup will be held in 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA said the national governing bodies of the participating countries will manage their own selection and distribution process. "They are requested to ensure that these tickets are specifically allocated to loyal fans who are closely connected to their national teams," FIFA said in a statement, adding that fees will be waived on refunds for fans with knockout phase tickets whose teams do not advance out of the group s