European Fans File EU Complaint Claiming FIFA Overcharges for 2026 World Cup Tickets

European soccer fan groups Football Supporters Europe and Euroconsumers have formally complained to the European Commission alleging FIFA abuses its monopoly to set excessively high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup. This complaint raises concerns under EU competition law about transparency and pricing fairness in major sports events. The EU must now evaluate these claims and decide whether to intervene with regulatory actions to protect consumers.