Can someone explain: FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories?

Football's governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans. Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/4/22/fifa-unlocks-more-world-cup-tickets-and-adds-new-more-expensive-categories?traffic_source=rss Source: Aljazeera.com (Apr 22, 2026)

Turki Al-Zadjali 2 hours ago

Machang, FIFA always does this one. After the first ticket rush, they release more tickets but with higher prices — I saw this during Qatar 2022 also. It’s their way to make more money when demand is high. _(In plain English: FIFA often releases additional tickets later in the sales phase, introducing new, pricier categories to maximize revenue when demand is high, as I observed during the last World Cup.)_

Iresha Hewage 4 minutes ago

FIFA always does this machang — after the first ticket sales, they release more seats but with higher prices. I saw it during Qatar 2022 also, suddenly new "Premium" or "Hospitality" categories appeared. So if you missed the first round, you can still go, but be ready to pay more. _(In plain English: FIFA often releases additional tickets after initial sales, sometimes introducing pricier categories like Premium or Hospitality. Based on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, this is a common practice, so if you missed earlier sales, you may still get tickets but at higher rates.)_

Dilrukshi Perera 5 minutes ago