Fifa addresses security concerns over ticketless entry at World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Fifa has downplayed reports that ticketless England fans accessed the World Cup game against Croatia at the Dallas Stadium, held on June 18, 2026. Witnesses noted significant gaps in ticket barriers, suggesting some supporters evaded security checks despite a comprehensive security presence, including snipers and specialized police units. The Arlington police department emphasized the deployment of highly trained personnel for the event. Further investigation into the security breach may follow as concerns persist regarding fan access.
- •Fifa addresses ticketless fan concerns during World Cup opener.
- •Witnesses report gaps at ticket barriers in Dallas Stadium.
- •Arlington police deployed specialized personnel for security.
- •Match features England against Croatia in the World Cup.
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Fifa responds to reports of fans getting into England v Croatia without a ticket
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA: No sign of fans getting into England v Croatia without tickets
- 12:47 AMThe Guardian Sport — Fifa plays down reports that ticketless fans breached security at England World Cup game
"Reports suggest fans able to evade security checks Fans report ‘huge gaps’ at the side of ticket barriers Fifa has played down reports that ticketless England supporters were able to gain entry for the World Cup opener against Croatia after evading security checks at the Dallas Stadium. An unspecified number of fans without tickets are said to have made their way into the ground despite a huge security operation being put in place at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington. Officials said that snipers were in place inside the stadium, with the Arlington police department deploying “highly trained personnel and specialised resources” at the venue. Continue reading...
"FIFA says it is unaware at this stage of any fans getting into England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia without tickets. Reports, citing eyewitnesses at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, said scores of fans had breached security and entered the venue without any sort of check.
"Reports said scores of fans had breached security and entered AT&T Stadium without any sort of check
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:38 AMFifa responds to reports of fans getting into England v Croatia without a ticket
Reports said scores of fans had breached security and entered AT&T Stadium without any sort of check
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:26 AMFIFA: No sign of fans getting into England v Croatia without tickets
FIFA says it is unaware at this stage of any fans getting into England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia without tickets. Reports, citing eyewitnesses at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, said scores of fans had breached security and entered the venue without any sort of check.
- The Guardian SportJun 18, 2026, 12:47 AMFifa plays down reports that ticketless fans breached security at England World Cup game
Reports suggest fans able to evade security checks Fans report ‘huge gaps’ at the side of ticket barriers Fifa has played down reports that ticketless England supporters were able to gain entry for the World Cup opener against Croatia after evading security checks at the Dallas Stadium. An unspecified number of fans without tickets are said to have made their way into the ground despite a huge security operation being put in place at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington. Officials said that snipers were in place inside the stadium, with the Arlington police department deploying “highly trained personnel and specialised resources” at the venue. Continue reading...
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