The United States will not deprive itself of extracting the maximum revenue from the organization of the 2026 World Cup on its territory. After the revelation of the exorbitant prices for tickets to attend matches in North America – Canada and Mexico are also hosting the tournament – and the crazy increase in hotel night rates during the competition, fan zones could also allow the host countries and Fifa to replenish the coffers.
According to The Times, the space allowing supporters to enjoy matches in front of giant screens will not be accessible free of charge in New Jersey. Tickets to enjoy the “Fifa Fan Festival” fan zone are on sale. For the first time in the history of the World Cup, it will be a question of paying to sit in front of the gigantic screens of one of these areas.
More than 10 euros for access
For the moment, only the fan zone of this state in the eastern United States is concerned. Access will cost 12.5 dollars, or approximately 10.70 euros. The different host cities will decide whether or not they will follow suit. It will be up to them to set the prices of entry tickets.
The reactions of supporters will be scrutinized. Faced with the prices of seats in the stadiums, they were indignant to the point of forcing Fifa, which had announced the creation of a new category of tickets reserved only for supporters of the 48 nations qualified for the World Cup. Places at a more affordable cost.
