Mark Ogden discusses the England national football team’s anticipation for their opening World Cup match against Croatia, highlighting that many fans would have preferred this match to take place in Toronto. England supporters purchasing through the official travel club can expect a ticket price of nearly £200 for this highly awaited game, which is set for June 17 in Dallas.
The Football Association is preparing to release detailed pricing information for tickets, but the Croatian football federation has already announced the cost for its allocated tickets. Specifically, they offer 2,010 Category 3 tickets priced at approximately $265 (£198) each, with the likelihood that England fans will face similar pricing.
In addition to these value-tier tickets, the Croatian federation has listed standard tier tickets at a cost of $500 (£373) and premier tickets at $700 (£523), bringing the total allocation to 4,022 tickets. These prices are fixed and will not be subject to any dynamic increases, yet the starting price of nearly £200 may already seem steep for many fans.
As excitement builds, FIFA is set to conduct a random selection draw for ticket allocations at 4 PM UK time on Thursday. This will allow fans beyond those purchasing through the PMA allocation to seek tickets online until January 13. During this window, fans will be able to order multiple tickets, with the final prices yet to be disclosed by FIFA. Following the sale closure, fans will learn how many tickets they have secured, with appropriate charges made to their credit cards.
This year’s World Cup presents a challenging yet thrilling opportunity for fans to support their teams, as they navigate pricing and ticketing logistics, ultimately fostering a vibrant atmosphere for this international clash.