US EditionFIFA received 150 million World Cup ticket requests, Infantino says
FIFA received 150 million ticket requests in 15 days for the 2026 World Cup, with a new $60 ticket tier introduced amid fan backlash over high prices.
- FIFA received 150 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup in just 15 days, with fans from the US making the most requests.
- Ticket prices were criticized as being much more expensive than the 2022 World Cup, leading FIFA to introduce a $60 tier to improve affordability.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the prices, citing the high demand and revenue generated for developing football worldwide.
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Infantino justifies high World Cup ticket prices to finance global football projects.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino resists criticism of the record ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup and makes a drastic claim.
The high prices for the tickets of the 2026 World Cup give rise to great criticism. FIFA President Gianni Infantino does not want to let this happen - and claims that without the income there would be no football in 150 countries.
The high prices for the 2026 World Cup tickets have provoked great criticism. FIFA President Gianni Infantino claims that without the income there would be no football in 150 countries.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the high ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup, saying they merely reflect current demand.
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