Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized the high ticket prices for the World Cup games in the United States, saying he would not pay $1,000 to watch the U.S. play Paraguay. FIFA defended the prices, saying they are similar to major U.S. sports events, but many fans find the costs too high.Key Facts
- President Trump said he did not know about the $1,000 ticket price and would not pay it.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said 25% of group-stage tickets cost less than $300.
- The average price for the World Cup final ticket in New Jersey is about $13,000, much higher than the $1,600 final ticket in Qatar 2022.
- Trump is concerned that high prices will keep working-class Americans from attending.
- Ticket prices for group-stage games currently average around $567 but can be much higher on resale sites.
- Resale tickets can cost over $2,500 for two seats, including fees.
- FIFA charges a 15% fee from both buyers and sellers on resold tickets.
- The 2026 World Cup will be played at 16 sites across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
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