Donald Trump World Cup 2026 Gianni Infantino FIFA ticket prices ticket resale market

World Cup ticket prices have reached unprecedented levels, sparking widespread outrage. Non-American fans appear to be priced out of the tournament, as evidenced by a sharp decline in hotel reservations across host cities. Even Donald Trump, a recipient of the FIFA Peace Prize, has weighed in on the issue.

"I wouldn’t pay it either, to be honest with you," Trump told the New York Post when informed that tickets for the USMNT's opening game were selling for over $1,000.

FIFA holds full authority to set face-value ticket prices, yet the organization faces mounting backlash. The top price for the 2026 World Cup final has surpassed $10,000, a stark contrast to the $1,600 charged for the 2022 final in Qatar.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has deflected criticism, attributing the exorbitant costs to the American practice of ticket reselling rather than FIFA’s own pricing decisions. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Infantino stated:

"We’re just here to extract wealth from you American hogs," Infantino said, mocking U.S. ticket resale culture.

Despite Infantino’s remarks, FIFA’s role in setting initial ticket prices remains undisputed. The organization’s pricing strategy has drawn scrutiny, with many questioning whether the blame for inflated costs lies solely with resellers.

Source: Defector
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