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The eye-watering cost of a World Cup final ticket

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The Independent UK

Fifa charging up to £8,333 on open market for World Cup final tickets

The start of the ‘last-minute sales phase’ revealed how ticket prices for World Cup seats has increased since December

The Independent UK

England World Cup dreams and FA Cup at risk from fixture pile-up, FA warns

The FA has issued a stern warning about the impact fixture overload could have on the national team and the FA Cup

The Independent UK

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FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 (€9,533) during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalised.

Euronews

Fifa raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990, up from $1,600 in 2022

Fifa raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales on Wednesday

The Guardian - US

More than half of World Cup countries face extra costs as Fifa fails to agree US tax deal

Failure to agree tax exemption means additional costs for countries with the burden to fall disproportionately on smaller nations

The Guardian - UK

Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.

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How to buy World Cup 2026 tickets as Fifa releases final phase

Football fans now have their final opportunity to secure tickets for the upcoming World Cup as the last-minute sales phase has officially commenced. With the full 48-team field now confirmed following six playoff finals on Tuesday, March 31, fans can purchase seats on a first-come, first-served basis. The current sales…

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup tickets chaos as fans face long queues and pricing row

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The Independent UK

Coach Desabre salutes ‘pride of a generation’ after DRC seal World Cup spot

As the Democratic Republic of Congo qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, captain Chancel Mbemba credited the team's French head coach Sébastien Desabre's mantra of modesty and hard work for their success.

Radio France Internationale

2026 World Cup Predicted Bracket: Messi Heartbreak and Spain Miss Out on Final

With the confirmation of all 48 qualified teams, here’s how the 2026 World Cup could play out.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup fans left frustrated as Fifa system for ‘last minute’ tickets suffers technical difficulties

Fifa appeared to have lengthy waits to purchase tickets, with people who joined the queue at the start still waiting to get through the queue 90 minutes later

The Independent UK

Best XI of Players Not Going to FIFA 2026 World Cup

There are some sensational talents not competing in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Italy blow another World Cup chance. Will they ever learn?

In today’s Football Daily: Italy and a ‘hard blow for everyone to swallow’

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Messi, mascots, tickets and Trump: 48 questions for the 48-team World Cup

After Tuesday’s playoff matches decided the final six spots, the tournament field is set. We answered 48 questions as the countdown to 11 June begins

Evening Standard

England route to 2026 World Cup final: Three Lions could face Brazil after fixtures finalised

England’s group stage performance will dictate possible path to World Cup glory

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Rankings: New Leaders Confirmed After Final World Cup Qualifiers

The identities of all 48 teams at this summer’s World Cup have been confirmed.

The Independent UK

European countries fume over home advantage in ‘extremely unfair’ World Cup qualifying

European associations feel that Uefa's mere 16 places in a 48-team World Cup are not enough

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The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel admits World Cup injury fears ahead of England squad selection

Tuchel had to cope without several key players during the March international break

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Lineup Complete After Dramatic Night of Playoffs

All 48 teams have been determined for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Sports Illustrated

North American Top Division Adds Wenger’s ‘Daylight Offside’ Among 2026 Rule Changes

The 2026 Canadian Premier League season begins April 5.

The Independent UK

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has ‘spoken to Iran players’ about playing World Cup games in US

Fifa’s president is confident that Middle East crisis will not impact this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

Scotland v Ivory Coast LIVE: Hosts fall to friendly defeat as Steve Clarke lines up final World Cup squad decisions

Scotland 0-1 Ivory Coast: An early goal from Nicolas Pepe gave the visitors a slender win in a frantic encounter in Liverpool

The Independent UK

Infantino insists Iran ‘will be at the World Cup’ despite US war

Iranian football federation previously asked for World Cup games to be moved away from the US

The Independent UK

Iran soccer players honor alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warmup

Iran players and officials have posed with pictures of children allegedly killed by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes before their World Cup warmup against Costa Rica in Turkey

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