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May 6, 2026
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws..

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, attributing them to market demand and US resale laws.

  • 500 million ticket requests were received for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Infantino, FIFA President, stated that top-tier entertainment in the US often costs more than $300.
  • Fan groups like Football Supporters Europe (FSE) have criticized the prices as "extortionate" and filed a lawsuit with the European Commission.

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