Concerns rise over fan segregation at 2026 World Cup matches
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Ronan Evain, executive director of Football Supporters Europe, expressed concerns about the lack of fan segregation at 2026 World Cup matches, stating that it poses risks for safety and reflects a loss of control over ticketing by FIFA. The head of the fan group highlighted that mixed crowds of Dutch and Japanese supporters were observed during a recent match in Dallas. Evain criticized the current ticketing situation, where a variety of tickets have been resold, complicating the ability to know who is attending matches. Additionally, he pointed to inconsistencies in rules about flags and other fan conduct at different venues.
- •Evain warns of risks with mixed crowds in stadiums
- •FIFA's control over ticketing questioned
- •Flags and banners policy inconsistently applied across venues
- •Upcoming matches may be affected by these issues
- 2:16 PMBBC Sport — Lack of World Cup segregation a risk - fans' chief
"The head of fan group Football Supporters Europe says a lack of fan segregation at the 2026 World Cup shows Fifa has "lost control of their ticketing".
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