"Around 90% of the tickets made available to members of the England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) for the final will cost at least $4,185 (£3,094), and up to more than £6,400 for the most expensive tickets. An update to ESTC members on Tuesday revealed the number of allocated tickets for the final and semifinal currently exceeds the number of applications received, meaning as things stand everyone who has applied is guaranteed a ticket."
"However, the Football Supporters' Association's Fans' Embassy says the fact England's 4,500 allocation for the final is undersubscribed should be a big concern to FIFA. "Whilst unsurprisingly the group games are oversubscribed, as well as the possible glamour tie in Mexico City in the round of 16, the numbers for the semifinal and final speak for themselves," the group said in a statement on the Free Lions X account."
England's most loyal supporters have not filled their full ticket allocations for the World Cup semifinal and final, prompting concern. Around 90% of ESTC final tickets cost at least $4,185 (£3,094), rising to over £6,400 for premium seats. An ESTC update says allocated tickets currently exceed the number of applications, so all applicants are guaranteed a ticket, and the application window closes on Jan. 13. FIFA introduced a limited number of $60 (£44) tickets, about 10% of allocations, after complaints. The Football Supporters' Association says England's 4,500 final allocation being undersubscribed shows fans have been priced out.
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