Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices
Sheinbaum said soccer should bring people together as FIFA faces criticism over dynamic pricing and final tickets that reached $32,970.
- On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized FIFA's 2026 World Cup ticket prices, urging the organization to reflect on costs she said remain inaccessible for most Mexicans.
- FIFA implemented a dynamic pricing system for the 2026 tournament, driving costs significantly higher than previous editions; category 1 tickets for the 2018 Russia tournament cost $1,100.
- Tickets for the New Jersey final rose from $8,680 in April to $32,970 in May, while FIFA's resale platform listed four tickets for the final at around $2.3 million each.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the pricing strategy, claiming market rates influenced costs and higher prices prevent scalpers from exploiting demand in the North American market.
- Addressing accessibility concerns, Sheinbaum promoted a government-backed 'Social World Cup' initiative that distributed 88 tickets through schools and 500 tickets to participants in social activities.
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Independent EspañolMexican president Claudia Sheinbaum urged FIFA on Monday to reflect on the high costs of tickets for the 2026 World Cup games and said that football should be much more than a business.
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