Building on prior concerns over the $60 Supporter Entry Tier, disability charity Level Playing Field has labeled FIFA's lack of response to 2026 World Cup accessible ticketing issues as unacceptable, amid barriers like higher costs, full-price personal assistant tickets, and uncertainty over wheelchair seating.
Level Playing Field has escalated criticism of FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, over three weeks after raising accessibility concerns without reply. The charity has contacted national governing bodies and the UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
Disabled fans are barred from cheapest general allocation tickets, pay premium prices, and face full costs for personal assistants without concessions or guaranteed adjacent seating. Ambiguity persists on wheelchair and easy-access allocations. "This ongoing uncertainty is unacceptable," said chair Tony Taylor. "Disabled fans are expected to gamble on cost and access, ignoring vital factors highlighted in our Annual Fan Survey."
While FIFA introduced a limited $60 tier for general fans after backlash, no accessibility adjustments followed. Scotland Supporters Club reports oversubscription for easy-access tickets and poor guidance. With the January 13, 2026, application deadline nearing, Level Playing Field demands action for inclusivity.
