Nearly 17,000 fans have refused tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a call for a boycott, according to the Jordanian portal Roya News.
According to the source, the massive refusal of tickets and subsequent calls to boycott the tournament on social networks forced the International Football Federation (FIFA) to schedule an emergency meeting next week to discuss the growing protests and calls for a boycott of the world championship related to political and security issues.
Additionally, calls for a World Cup boycott have affected hotel bookings in cities hosting tournament matches and led to a decrease in ticket resale prices.
The 2026 World Cup will be held in USAMexico and Canada from June 11th to July 19th. For the first time, 48 teams will take part.
