The organization of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing criticism for measures that hinder the attendance of people with disabilities. High prices, the elimination of benefits for companions, and deficiencies in access facilities are being pointed out. This limits equal participation in the event, contradicting principles of inclusion that should be promoted in gatherings of this magnitude.
The technology of ticket sales and accessibility management 🎫
Current ticketing systems allow for the implementation of reserved quotas and adjusted prices with relative ease. Access management platforms can identify and locate people with specific needs, assigning suitable spaces and their companions. The lack of integration of these protocols into the main system suggests a planning decision, not a technical limitation. Proper development should automate these supports.
Luxury accessibility, an own goal âš½
It seems that inclusion in this World Cup has become a high-performance economic sport. If supports existed before, the strategy now is to filter by physical endurance and bank solvency. Perhaps the next innovation will be a facial recognition system that only lets through those who can jump three steps in one leap. All in the name of keeping the spirit of football... accessible to a few.