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Written question asked by Scott Arthur (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


World Cup: Tickets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with FIFA on the pricing of participating member association's tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Answer

The Government understands the strong interest in ticket pricing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the impact it has on fans.

FIFA is an independent international body with its own governance structures. Ticket pricing is a commercial decision determined solely by the World Cup organisers, which are FIFA and the Host Nations (Canada, Mexico, and the United States).

Representations regarding the interests of fans fall to the respective football associations. The Football Association (FA), Scottish Football Association (SFA), Football Association of Wales (FAW), and Irish Football Association (IFA) are the recognised home nation representatives within the international football structure, and are the appropriate bodies to raise such matters with FIFA.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99988
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Prices Football Association FIFA World Cup Tickets
Link
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