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Moroccan fans face significant financial hurdles for 2026 World Cup due to high ticket, travel, and accommodation costs
via Le Matin3 min read
Moroccan football supporters face substantial financial challenges to follow the Atlas Lions at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Unlike the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the North American tournament presents a significant financial odyssey. Ticket prices are aligned with North American purchasing power, making them largely unaffordable for the average Moroccan fan. While some Category 4 tickets exist around 600 dirhams, they are scarce, pushing fans towards more expensive options. For example, tickets for the match against Brazil on June 13 at MetLife Stadium range from $120 to $1,725. Matches against Scotland and Haiti are slightly more accessible, with premium seats between $700 and $1,200. A limited number of "Supporter" tickets are available for $60 through the FRMF. Accommodation costs have surged, with prices in host cities increasing by over 300% since the schedule announcement. In Vancouver, a night's stay averages $1,450 on match days, and some hotels near MetLife Stadium in New Jersey are charging up to $1,500 per night, compared to less than $300 normally. Transportation is also expensive; official FIFA parking averages $175, reaching $300 in Los Angeles. Public transport fares have also increased significantly, such as a round-trip train ticket to MetLife Stadium rising from $13 to $150 for the event. Even the Moroccan diaspora in North America faces challenges due to vast distances, costly domestic travel, and limited time off work.
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