FIFA President Defends 2026 World Cup Ticket Costs Prior to Tournament Start

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Published: 2026-06-10
Category: sports
Source: WSLS (via Associated Press)
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has publicly defended the ticket prices for the expanded 2026 World Cup. Speaking in Mexico City on the eve of the opening match, he stated that the average ticket cost was below $500. Infantino compared these prices favorably to those of other major U.S. sports playoffs.

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