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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.

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Jun 17, 2026 World Cup 2026 World Cup England

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