Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer. It is responsible for organizing major international tournaments, most notably the FIFA World Cup. FIFA is currently newsworthy due to a complaint filed with the European Commission by the Football Supporters Europe (FSE). The complaint alleges that FIFA is abusing its monopolistic position by setting excessively high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The FSE is specifically targeting the high prices for the final, which reportedly exceed 3,500 euros. They are demanding a freeze on ticket prices at the levels announced in December. This complaint highlights concerns about accessibility and affordability for fans attending major FIFA events and raises questions about FIFA's pricing policies.