Up to 15,000 England fans head to Dallas for World Cup opener
Summary
Around 12,000 to 15,000 England fans are expected to attend their first 2026 World Cup match against Croatia in Dallas. Ticket prices for England games have increased significantly, with some resale tickets selling for many times their original price, causing concern among fans.Key Facts
- England's first match in the 2026 World Cup is on Wednesday at Dallas Stadium against Croatia.
- The England Supporters' Travel Club sold 4,022 tickets, but many fans travel independently without tickets or buy on resale sites.
- The UK Football Policing Unit estimates 12,000 to 15,000 England fans will attend each group stage game.
- A total of 89,000 World Cup tickets have been bought by England fans for all matches combined.
- Ticket prices for England's matches range from £198 to £523, higher than previous World Cups where group stage tickets were less expensive.
- Resale tickets on FIFA’s official site can cost 2 to 3 times the original price, with some tickets listed for over £3,000 including fees.
- Some tickets bought through official channels have appeared on resale markets at inflated prices, raising concerns about ticket misuse.
- The number of England fans attending the World Cup is lower than the 350,000 UK visitors to the 2006 Germany World Cup but higher than the 4,000 who went to Qatar in 2022.
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