FIFA are facing fierce backlash after dramatically increasing parking prices for the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
Supporters, including disabled fans, have branded the latest move “criminal” and “pure evil” as costs continue to spiral ahead of the tournament.
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FIFA are now charging an average of around $175 (£130) for parking at 2026 World Cup matches across the United States, according to The Athletic. That figure represents a sharp rise from the $75 (£55) group-stage passes initially sold last fall.
At MetLife Stadium, parking at the nearby American Dream mall is priced at $225 (£167) for group-stage games. Prices at Hard Rock Stadium have jumped from $75 to $175 for most group fixtures, and up to $250 (£185) for high-demand matches such as Colombia vs Portugal or a potential Argentina knockout tie.
Even more controversial is the pricing of ADA parking. Accessible spaces for disabled supporters are being sold at the same rates as standard passes, between $125 (£92.50) and $300 (£222), depending on the venue.
At SoFi Stadium, ADA spots cost as much as $250 to $300. While FIFA insist this mirrors standard U.S. industry practice, critics argue that World Cup pricing now far exceeds typical NFL rates.
On social media platform X, fans reacted furiously to the news, with posts describing the charges as “criminal”, “daylight robbery” and “pure greed”. Many pointed out that in some cases, parking now costs as much as – or even more than – the match tickets themselves.
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Those frustrated fans are right, because at this point, it feels less like a necessity due to the market and more like relentless greed.
Charging hundreds of pounds, even for disabled parking and often costing more than some lower-band tickets, sends a damaging message about FIFA's priorities ahead of one of the most anticipated international tournaments.
For many fans, it puts another dent in what should have been a magical experience – there is no doubt that greed is now quickly overshadowing the spirit of the 2026 World Cup.