Celestine Karoney
BBC sports reporter based in Nairobi with expertise covering African football and major tournaments, providing on-the-ground analysis of ticketing, visas and fan access for the 2026 World Cup.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 12min
How easy will it be to go to the 2026 World Cup?
Celestine Karoney, a BBC sports reporter specializing in African football, joins to discuss the 2026 World Cup's challenges. She reveals ticket prices skyrocketing to three times those of Qatar, raising concerns among fans. Cape Verde's first-time qualifiers voice fears about affordability and access. Travel restrictions could bar many fans from attending, especially from Africa. Celestine highlights FIFA's delays in addressing these issues, leaving many hopeful yet uncertain about their World Cup experience.
