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The global soccer body said in a statement that
sales, which would be made through its website, would be divided
into two phases, followed by last-minute sales.
"We have put in place a ticketing system that will enable all
fans a fair chance to secure tickets," said FIFA Secretary
General Fatma Samoura. "Throughout history, fans have made a key
contribution to the fascination of the FIFA World Cup."
Three categories of tickets will be available, with Category 1
the most expensive, FIFA said.
The cheapest seats, Category 3, will cost from $105 for group
stage matches, to $175 for the quarter-finals and $455 for the
final. Category 1 seats will cost between $550 in the group
stage and $1,100 for the final.
FIFA said there would also be a Category 4 price band, available
only to Russian residents at discounted prices varying between
1,280 roubles ($22.19) for group stage games to 7,040 roubles
for the final. A similar policy was used in Brazil in 2014.
The first phase of sales will run from Sept. 14 to Nov. 16 and
the second from Dec.5 to Jan 31 and then March 13 to April 3,
FIFA said. Last-minute sales would be offered between April 18
and July 15, the day of the final.
FIFA confirmed that all supporters would need an official
identity document known as a FAN ID, issued by the Russian
authorities, to attend games.
(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, writing by Brian
Homewood; Editing by Christian Radnedge and Toby Davis)
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