World Cup 2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in US
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino explained that high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup in North America are necessary because the event is FIFA’s only big source of money, happening every four years. He said FIFA is a nonprofit and uses its income to support football in 211 countries, many of which rely heavily on FIFA’s help.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- FIFA is a nonprofit with 211 member nations.
- The World Cup is FIFA’s main way to earn money, occurring for one month every four years.
- FIFA invests all the money it makes back into football programs worldwide.
- Many smaller football countries rely on grants from FIFA to organize their football activities.
- Ticket prices for the World Cup opening game in the US started around $1,359 on the resale market and went up to $14,000 in some seats.
- Tickets for the World Cup final near New York were priced from about $8,860 to $25,000 in premium seats.
- FIFA introduced some $60 tickets to offer more affordable options after public complaints.
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