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    England squad revealed with shock recall for Toney, first cap for Chelsea star and Bellingham in despite needing surgery

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    THOMAS TUCHEL has named his second England squad – with a shock recall for Ivan Toney and first call-up for Trevoh Chalobah. The next stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues on June 7 against Andorra in Barcelona.Thomas Tuchel has named his second England squadCredit: GettyIvan Toney has returned to the England squad for the first time since Euro 2024Credit: GettyChelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah has been given his first senior call-upCredit: PAAnd the Three Lions will also host Senegal in a friendly at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on June 10.The team will reportedly travel to Spain a few days early to attend the Spanish Grand Prix.Former Brentford striker Toney returns for the first time since Euro 2024 heartbreak after a shock scoring spree for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.And uncapped Chelsea defender Chalobah’s call-up is his first with the senior squad after several appearances at England youth levels. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSChalobah’s inclusion comes as a shock given his tough start to the season, being loaned out to Crystal Palace before being recalled to Stamford Bridge to cover defensive injuries in January.On Chalobah, Tuchel said: “We have some injuries in defence and he has stepped up massively since returning to Chelsea.”He’s contributed to Chelsea’s run for Champions League football and he’s been on our radar for some time.”Phil Foden missed out on a place in the squad while he recovers from an ankle injury picked up in April.Most read in FootballWest Ham star Jarrod Bowen has been left outCredit: Shutterstock EditorialCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham has been included, even though he faces shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup.Jarrod Bowen has been surprisingly dropped for Noni Madueke, but the West Ham winger is heading on his stag do in Las Vegas before marrying Love Island star Dani Dyer next week. Roy Keane leaves Ian Wright laughing after ITV pundit’s joke about Thomas Tuchel following England’s win over Latvia Players from teams featuring in the relaunched Club World Cup, which begins five days after the final friendly, have been included.Fifa’s expanded Club World Cup, held in the United States, starts less than a week later, running from 15 June – 13 July.But players from Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have been selected.That means captain Harry Kane, Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher, Chelsea stars Chalobah and Cole Palmer, and Bellingham find themselves with a busy period ahead.The clubs involved in the tournament were eager for nations – not just England – to release their players from June’s international window.The FA cited the Club World Cup as a “significant challenge” for protecting player welfare which could also have “financial implications”.Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson has been named again, with Adam Wharton and Marc Guehi absent after reportedly picking up knocks in Palace’s FA Cup heroic final win over Man City. Marcus Rashford misses out on back-to-back call ups after being ruled out for the season with a hamstring issue for loan side Aston Villa.Rashford’s parent club Manchester United have ZERO representatives, with Harry Maguire also snubbed days after losing the Europa League final to Spurs.Europa League hero Dominic Solanke won’t go along either after ending Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought against Man Utd in Bilbao.Man City’s Kyle Walker, on loan at AC Milan, keeps his place along with Villa’s Morgan Rogers, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly and Palace’s Eberechi Eze.Aaron Ramsdale hasn’t made the cut after being relegated with Southampton, while Burnley hero James Trafford, 22, has.It goes without saying that Bukayo Saka returns to England after missing out in Tuchel’s first squad through injury.Jack Grealish has been left out again, as has Euro 2024 star Kobbie Mainoo and Newcastle’s Tino Livramento.Rumours swirled about a possible Ben White inclusion, but the Arsenal full-back hasn’t been named since leaving the 2022 World Cup camp during Gareth Southgate’s reign.Tuchel stressed after victories over Latvia and Albania in March that he now has 384 DAYS until the 2026 World Cup begins.The German manager was brought in to replace Southgate with a remit to win the tournament.Read More on The SunTuchel has overseen two wins from two since taking charge of the Three Lions at the start of the year and England sit top of Group K in Europe’s World Cup qualifiers. They defeated Albania 2-0 and Latvia 3-0 during Tuchel’s first camp with Lewis-Skelly, Eze and Kane in particular impressing the former Chelsea boss.End of season timeline25 May: Final Premier League games28 May: Conference League final: Chelsea v Real Betis31 May: Champions League final: PSG v Inter Milan4-10 June: Six-day England camp including games on 7 June and 10 June11-28 June: U21 European Championship15 June -13 July: Club World Cup, including Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, plus others15 June: Bayern play first Club World Cup game16 June: Chelsea play first game18 June: Man City & Real Madrid play first gamesMid-July: Pre-season matches begin, including overseas tours9 August: Community Shield13 August: Uefa Super Cup: Tottenham v Champions League winners16 August: Start of 2025-26 Premier League season More

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      England fans face paying THOUSANDS per World Cup 2026 match as Fifa consider controversial Oasis-style ticketing system

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      ENGLAND fans heading to next summer’s World Cup could be fleeced for THOUSANDS per match under Fifa plans to use a “dynamic pricing” strategy.Average costs of around £305 per match had previously been reported.Fifa are set to use dynamic ticket pricing at the World CupCredit: APPrices could sky-rocket for the biggest games like the final at the MetLife StadiumCredit: GettyBut now Fifa chiefs are looking at the same demand-based pricing arrangements that saw this summer’s Oasis reunion concerts plunged into controversy.And that could see ticket prices for the biggest games sky-rocketing with supply not being able to keep up with demand despite stadiums having capacities of 70,000-plus.A similar system being used in this summer’s Club World Cup – which includes Chelsea and Manchester City – saw prices fall to as low as £29 for games in the group stage.But that is unlikely to be the situation at the World Cup, despite the expansion to a 48-team tournament which will see a record 104 games played.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Fifa model will NOT apply to fans supporting the three host countries – the USA, Canada and Mexico.But visiting supporters will be exposed to the system, which could see top price tickets for knockout games going for £5,000 or more.Official fan groups supplied with tickets by their home associations are also likely to pay a lower price, although allocations are unlikely to exceed 6,000 for any matches.The measure, if confirmed, is likely to see Fifa accused of exploiting supporters and seeking to maximise their own income.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSUnlike previous World Cups, which have been overseen by a Fifa-delegated local organising committee, 2026 will be run by the Zurich-based body.The greater the revenue from the estimated 6.5m tickets available, the more Fifa will make from the tournament.Fifa confirm 12 stadiums for new-look Club World Cup including TWO £1.2BILLION NFL grounds and 88,500-seat Olympic venueFifa’s argument is that dynamic pricing is a standard practice for major events in the USA – although that is not the case in the other co-host nations.The successful three-country bid, which won the right in 2018 to stage next year’s World Cup, suggested that a projected £1.35bn in ticket sales would be a “conservative” estimate.That appears to be an understatement, although a Fifa spokesman declined to confirm the plans.The spokesman said: “Ticket sales for the Fifa World Cup 2026 are expected to begin in Q3 of 2025 via the Fifa website. Further details will follow in due course.”Fifa are projected to make £1.35bn in ticket salesCredit: AFP More

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      Gary Lineker has already told BBC how to avoid fan fury in World Cup 2026 final coverage

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      GARY LINEKER has already told the BBC how to avoid fan fury during coverage of the World Cup 2026 final.Lineker, 64, was due to bow out from his role as presenter for the broadcaster at the conclusion of next summer’s tournament. Gary Lineker warned the BBC how to avoid fan fury over the half-time show during the World Cup 2026 finalCredit: ReutersA Super Bowl-style half-time show will be introduced next yearCredit: GettyBut on Monday, he confirmed he is going to quit the BBC for good after Sunday’s Match of the Day episode covering the final day of the Premier League season. The ex-Leicester striker previously announced he was stepping back from weekly MOTD duties but was due to continue hosting live FA Cup matches next season before working the World Cup.However, following an anti-Semitism row, Lineker apologised and went public with his decision to step away from his £1.35million-a-year job with the Beeb. Lineker agreed to leave the BBC after meeting bosses last week – with a source saying he realised his position was untenable.READ MORE ON GARY LINEKERBut before his exit, the presenter gave his bosses a piece of advice on covering the 2026 showpiece at the end of the expanded 48-country competition.The World Cup final will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. But midway through the biggest match in football, there will be a Super Bowl-style half-time show.Fifa are working with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin on the plans – which may well mean Coldplay are one of the “multiple artists” set to perform. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut Lineker is aware the controversial addition will not go down with fans.And it also gives TV bosses a dilemma about what to do at half-time – show the performances on the pitch or stick to the traditional analysis from pundits.Gary Lineker apologises for antisemitic post and confirms he’s quitting BBC next weekLineker, though, reckons he has the solution.Speaking on his Rest Is Football podcast in March – part of his Goalhanger podcast empire – he said: “I don’t like this, I have to say, before we start. “I hope it’s not going completely down the road of NFL half-time shows because that’s 25 minutes, half an hour, and I’m not sure we could quite cope with that.“I’m bowing out soon anyway, but I’ve got one World Cup left in me. “It’d be interesting to see, if they did have some big, massive half-time show, how TV deals with that because the analysis has always been part of television coverage. “Does TV suddenly go, ‘No, we’re going to show the half-time show?’“For someone like BBC, I would say, ‘Stick the show on the red button’, or they might (decide to) stick the analysis on the red button.”’SORRY’Lineker’s Instagram post to confirm his BBC exit came after The Sun revealed he was planning to step down following the scandal which saw him face backlash for re-posting a video which criticised Zionism and included an illustration of a rat.He said in a statement released at midday on Monday: “Football has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember – both on the pitch and in the studio.”I care deeply about the game, and about the work I’ve done with the BBC over many years. “As I’ve said, I would never consciously repost anything anti-Semitic – it goes against everything I stand for.Read More on The Sun”However, I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am. “Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action.”Chris Martin has been involved in the talks with FifaCredit: GettyLineker announced he will leave the BBC after Sunday’s Match of the DayCredit: iNSTAGRAMHe was spotted outside his home on the day of the major newsCredit: PA More

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      Much-loved World Cup goalkeeper, 38, scores penalty to win title in final season after 14 years with European giants

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      GALATASARAY goalkeeper Fernando Muslera scored the winner that confirmed the Turkish title for his beloved team on his final season with the club.Muslera, 38, is set to call time on his 14-year spell with Galata in June when his contract runs out.Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera scored a penalty against KayserisporMuslera’s goal confirmed Galatasaray’s 25th league titleMuslera scored on his final season with Galatasaray, where he spent 14 yearsAnd the legendary keeper signed off in style as he sealed the Turkish Super Lig giants’ 25th title on Sunday.Galatasaray hosted Kayserispor at the RAMS Park in a game that Okan Buruk’s side had to win to clinch first place.The Turkish giants enjoyed a dream start in the first half with Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen’s opener on 26 minutes and Barıs Alper Yılmaz’s goal just three minutes later.Then the hosts won a penalty in the 89th minute and a decision was made to pay tribute to fan favourite Muslera.Read More on FootballThe ex-Uruguay international stepped up to take the spot-kick with the home fans cheering him on.The ex-Lazio star then barely beat Kayserispor goalkeeper Bilal Bayazıt, who correctly lunged to his bottom left corner but failed to hold on to the ball.That sparked passionate celebrations as even Galatasaray’s subs stormed the pitch to celebrate with the legendary shot-stopper.Buruk’s men are now mathematically champions after leaving Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce eight points behind with two matches to go.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMuslera joined Galatasaray from Lazio in 2011 and went on to amass a total of 550 appearances.The Uruguayan won eight league titles and five Turkish Cups with the Istanbul outfit.The keeper also stood out for his national team during that time as he won the 2011 Copa America and competed in four World Cups.That also wasn’t his first goal for Galatasaray as he also scored another penalty in 2012 against Manisaspor in the final game of his debut season at the club.Muslera’s goal sparked passionate celebrations for Galatasaray More

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      ‘It’s time’ – England could host World Cup after seven decades as Fifa chief tells FA to ‘seriously think’ about it

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      ENGLAND could host the World Cup after a SEVEN-DECADE wait following a top Fifa figure’s encouragement to bid for the tournament.The nation hasn’t bid for the tournament since the controversial 2010 vote for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar, in which it was alleged that Fifa members were bribed to vote for the host countries.England hasn’t hosted the World Cup since lifting the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1966Credit: GETTYThe FA failed to land the 2018 or 2022 World CupsCredit: GETTYFifa Vice-President Victor Montagliani believes it’s time the tournament returns to Old BlightyCredit: GETTYEngland hasn’t staged a World Cup since the historic 1966 tournament, which saw Sir Alf Ramsey’s troops win the competition on home soil.And Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani believes it’s high time the tournament returns to these shores.During an interview with The Times, he said: “I can’t see why, not just England but the United Kingdom shouldn’t be hosting the World Cup.”I think it would be a fantastic World Cup and I think they should seriously think of putting their foot forward to host.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”We all know what the game means in the UK and I think it’s time.”The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, while the 2030 tournament set to be split across Spain, Portugal, Morocco and South America.Saudi Arabia will stage the 2034 tournament having run unopposed for the hosting rights.The Women’s World Cup will take place in the UK in 2035 and could be a potential catalyst for the men’s tournament to return to these shores in 2038 or 2042.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSEngland could bid to host the 2038 or 2042 World CupsCredit: GettySpeaking on Fifa’s rotation model, Montagliani said: “I support what we have done in recent history, I think it’s the only way.”Now it shouldn’t be the Fifa president’s decision alone, he has a board, he has a council.Major change to World Cup final confirmed by Fifa chief Gianni Infantino with Coldplay to perform half-time show “But I think the old way we used to do it where people just waste their money and then all these shenanigans happen.That’s ridiculous. Let’s get away from that.“Let’s become a proper business. Let’s have an event management strategy so that we’re properly rotating it, everybody gets a crack at it.“The reality is that the World Cup generates 80 to 90 per cent of Fifa’s income, which then sends 80 per cent of that back to its members for the development of football.”And if Fifa doesn’t generate that money there is a significant number of the 211 countries that do not have the funds to develop football.”Next year’s North American World Cup will be the first tournament to include 48 teams.But South American footie chiefs have called for future tournaments to be expanded to an incredible 64 TEAMS, a total Montagliani believes would devalue the prestige which comes with qualifying for the competitionHe said: “Sixty-four teams is just too much in my opinion. We still haven’t kicked the ball for 48 teams, although I think we’ll be fine.Read More on The Sun“We’re OK where we are and I’m not comfortable with any more — scarcity is still important.”It still needs to be difficult to get to a World Cup and I think at 48 you’re still going to have some nations you may think should be at a World Cup but fail to qualify.” More

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      First World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale with packages costing up to a whopping £55,000

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      WORLD CUP 2026 tickets have gone on sale – with some costing up to an eye-watering £55,000.The tournament will be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.World Cup hospitality tickets are on saleCredit: PAThe MetLife stadium will host the final and boasts the most expensive package dealsCredit: GettyAnd it is in the States where the pricy bundle packages of around $73,000 are found, with three different options on offer.The USA boasts 11 host cities, and all but one will offer an eight-match package to watch every game played in the city.Dallas is scheduled to host nine matches and will offer every game as part of the US Venue series, with New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles holding eight fixtures.New York/New Jersey offers the priciest package, as the MetLife Stadium hosts the World Cup final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe cheapest eight-match package on offer at the venue costs £19,282 – the most expensive is £55,000.San Francisco is the place to go for the cheapest city bundle – where eight matches will cost fans £6,184 ($8,275).Another package on offer is the US Four-Match Series, which allows spectators the chances to acquire hospitality tickets at four games across various US venues.Fans will be able to pick and choose but they are restricted to fixtures taking place between Monday and Thursday, and excluded from the US men’s team’s opener.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHospitality deals include access to seating options such as private suites, pitchside lounges and numerous other shared lounges.Fans will also be granted access to the Fifa Pavilion as part of the Follow My Team Series.Iran takes to the pitch for training session for World Cup qualifying match The package includes tickets to every group stage game for a fan’s national team, where they will access the pavilion – an exclusive retreat located next to stadiums where pre and post-match hospitality and entertainment is available.Prices for the fan series package begin at £5,612.Normal ticket prices will average at around £260 for early stages matches, according to The Athletic. More

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      Carlo Ancelotti agrees next job as Real Madrid set to ‘part ways nicely’ with former Chelsea boss

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI has already lined up a new job as he prepares to exit Real Madrid.The former Chelsea boss, 65, looks all set to leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season. Carlo Ancelotti has already made plans for his next job after Real MadridCredit: RexThe Italian is reportedly set to join up with Brazil for the World CupCredit: GettyAncelotti is said to have already told senior figures in the dressing room of his decision to depart. The 65-year-old won the Champions League last season but saw his side crash out to Arsenal earlier this month. And now he is preparing to go into international management for the first time.Ancelotti has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Brazil to become head coach for the 2026 World Cup.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLTransfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims the deal will be “valid from June, NOT after the Club World Cup”.It leads the way for Madrid and Ancelotti to “part ways nicely” after four years. Brazil is the most successful nation ever to play in the World Cup.But they have been knocked out in the quarter-final stage in four of the last five tournaments.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAnd they haven’t won the trophy since 2002. Ancelotti currently has a contract at the Bernabeu running until the summer of 2026.Carlo Ancelotti shows his disappointment as Real Madrid crashes out of Champions League to Arsenal Real chief Florentino Perez will likely have to appoint an interim boss for this summer’s revamped Club World Cup in the USA.Director of Football Santi Solari is said to be best placed for the role.But other reports suggest Madrid could approach number one target Xabi Alonso before the tournament begins. Ancelotti has enjoyed two spells in the Spanish capital, originally taking charge in 2013.Over the course of his illustrious career, he’s won five Champions League trophies.At the Bernabeu, he has lifted three LaLiga titles and two Copa del Reys, along with Big Ears three times.La Gazzetta dello Sport claimed earlier this month AC Milan had contacted the Italian over a return to the San Siro.Read More on The SunAncelotti won the Serie A and Champions League titles twice with the Rossoneri as manager between 2001 and 2009.While AS Roma were also interested in Ancelotti to replace Premier League title winner Claudio Ranieri. More

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      World Cup 2030 could make history for TWO reasons as chief proposes expanding tournament to 64 TEAMS

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      THE WORLD CUP could expand to 64 teams in a radical transformation, it has been revealed.An official proposal from Conmebol president, Alejandro Dominguez, for the 2030 tournament was submitted on Thursday.The 2030 World Cup could expand to 64 teams as part of a new proposalCredit: PAA 64-team tournament would mean more than a quarter of Fifa’s 211 member nations would qualify.The 2022 World Cup in Qatar played host to 32 teams, while the 2026 tournament – hosted between USA, Canada and Mexico – will have 48 teams.The 2026 expansion is already facing criticism for diluting the quality of the nations involved.A total of 12 third-place teams will be able to make the knockout round, while under a 32-team format the top two from the group reach the knockout stage.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFootball’s governing body, Fifa, is aware of the 64-team proposal.President Gianni Infantino, who participated in the Conmebol Congress, noted the “exceptional milestone” of the centennial tournament.The idea was first flouted last March by a delegate from the Uruguay Football Association during an online meeting of the ruling council of world soccer’s governing body.However, Dominguez has now put the idea into motion for the 100-year anniversary of the tournament.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSpeaking at Conmebol’s 80th Ordinary Congress, he said: “This will allow all countries to have the opportunity to live the world experience and so nobody on the planet is left out of the party.”We are convinced that the centennial celebration will be unique because 100 years are celebrated only once.”UK to host 2035 Women’s World Cup as Fifa chief Gianni Infantino confirms just ‘one valid bid’ for tournamentThe 2030 World Cup will already make history to be the most widespread edition of the tournament with six host nations spread across three continents.Uruguay, the hosts of the first-ever World Cup in 1930, will host one game, while Paragauy, Argentina, Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-host.The expansion would likely most heavily benefit Conmebol, with all 10 member countries able to make the tournament proper – and therefore allowing Venezuela, who have never qualified, to play.Dominguez added: “That is why we are proposing, for the first time, to hold this anniversary with 64 teams, on three continents simultaneously.”A Fifa statement on the idea on Friday said it had a “duty to analyse any proposal from one of its Council members”.Fifa’s 75th congress will be held on May 15 in Paraguay, when the proposal could be discussed.Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has already positioned himself against the idea, calling it a “bad idea” earlier this month.He said at a news conference: “This proposal was maybe even more surprising for me than you. I think it is a bad idea.”With 48 teams, the 2026 tournament will have 104 matches.Read More on The SunBut an increased 64-nation format would see 128 matches played – a dramatic increase from the 64-games seen at World Cups between 1998 and 2022.Earlier this month it was announced the UK is set to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup after the Home Nations bid was confirmed as the “sole bidder”. More

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      Secret ‘hack’ to get guaranteed World Cup final tickets revealed if you follow unusual strategy

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      FANS have spotted a hack to guarantee they get a seat at the 2026 World Cup final.Fifa are reportedly concerned about the lack of tickets purchased for their revamped Club World Cup (CWC) this summer.Fans have the chance to guarantee their seat at the World Cup final by purchasing Club World Cup ticketsCredit: APFifa are understood to be concerned by the lack of tickets purchased for their revamped Club World CupCredit: GettyAnd in a shock incentive to encourage fans to attend matches, they are offering “ticket packs” that ensures supporters World Cup tickets, even for the final. A CWC “ticket pack” buys fans a seat at two or three of a club’s group stage matches in the US in June.As a reward, they will then receive an exclusive pre-sale code to buy a ticket for a game at next year’s World Cup held across Canada, the US and Mexico.It is currently unclear what matches these codes will be valid for and Fifa are set to choose.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe price of the “ticket pack” varies depending on which matches you go to.But there is also a “super ticket pack” on offer and it is fans’ route to the 2026 World Cup final.It includes seats at 20 CWC clashes, with the terms and conditions stating that the 20 games must include either the tournament opener or final, as well as one of the semi-finals.The rules also say that you cannot choose multiple matches on the same day and you must attend every game you have a ticket for.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBut with just 22 matchdays in total and games spread across the US, it presents fans with a major travel headache.Though the tickets can be passed on to family or friends.Major change to World Cup final confirmed by Fifa chief Gianni Infantino with Coldplay to perform half-time show Buying the “super ticket pack” guarantees you the chance to be at the 2026 World Cup final when they go on sale.Depending on the category you of seats and matches you choose, the price of the package varies from £1,764 to £4,300. Fans have slammed the idea, with one saying: “Buy 20 CWC tickets for an opportunity to buy a ticket for the WC Final? This is a joke. Beyond the logistics aspect, 20 CWC tickets would be an absurdly expensive.”Another added: “Everything that is wrong with modern football.”A third wrote: “The whole competition is a joke.” More