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FIFA's World Cup Policies Burden Disabled Fans, Critics Say
4/17/2026
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- The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico imposes barriers for disabled fans under FIFA policies.
- FIFA charges for companion tickets.
- FIFA provides no free or reduced-cost accessible parking.
- There is no separate ticket ballot for disabled fans.
- James Flanagan of Football Supporters Europe says these policies burden fans with disabilities.
