FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, saying their prices are similar to other major sports events in the U.S. He also commented on the denial of entry to a Somali referee and said FIFA is working quietly on such issues but cannot control government decisions.Key Facts
- FIFA set ticket prices starting at $140, with final match tickets going as high as $32,970.
- A limited number of $60 tickets were made available to regular supporters through national federations.
- Infantino stated the average ticket price is under $500, similar to prices for U.S. sports playoffs.
- Several U.S. states’ attorneys general are investigating the ticket pricing, but FIFA welcomes the investigations.
- Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the U.S., which Infantino called unfortunate.
- FIFA cannot force governments to allow entry but tries to find solutions behind the scenes.
- Despite political tensions, FIFA ensured Iran’s participation by arranging their training camp in Mexico.
- Infantino described the 2026 World Cup as possibly the biggest event in human history.
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