The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded format that will significantly change the global soccer landscape. This new structure provides increased opportunities for nations that have previously struggled to qualify for the tournament,

In the lead-up to FIFA’s announcement of how 2026 World Cup ticket sales will work, some officials held a media briefing to explain all the details. It’s the sort of thing that soccer’s governing body and other sports entities do all the time.

FIFA responded to New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to get soccer’s global governing body to drop its plan for dynamic pricing for next year’s World Cup.

FIFA has unveiled the first steps in the ticketing process for next year’s World Cup, one that will use dynamic pricing based on demand

The Democratic nominee in the New York City mayoral race has launched a petition calling for three changes to World Cup ticket plans

As part of his call to action, Mamdani, 33, is demanding that FIFA reverse course with its dynamic pricing plan — which sets ticket prices based on demand from fans. He also called for setting a cap on resale prices and putting aside 15 percent of tickets at a discounted rate for local residents.

The September Fifa date shook up the international scene. While Brazil ended its participation in the World Cup Qualifiers with a loss to Bolivia, by 1 to 0, already qualified and with an alternative team, other teams showed strength, before the update of the entity's team ranking, scheduled for the next 18th.