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FIFA adds $60 supporter entry tier for 2026 World Cup amid ticket backlash
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In response to fan outrage over high prices, FIFA has introduced a $60 'supporter entry tier' for all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, including the final. Representing 10% of each national team's allocation, these tickets target loyal fans amid 20 million requests.
As the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 approaches in Morocco, Fifa has postponed the release of overseas-based players to December 15, leaving national teams with limited preparation time. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has voiced strong disapproval, calling it disrespectful to the tournament. This decision exacerbates long-standing tensions between European clubs and African national teams.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
At the U17 World Cup in Qatar, Germany's team used Fifa's new challenge system for the first time. Coach Marc-Patrick Meister requested a review of a suspected offside after Colombia's equalizer, leading to confirmation of the goal. The system aims to make video reviews more accessible for smaller tournaments.