Gianni Infantino defends World Cup ticket pricing in US comparisons
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the pricing of tickets for the World Cup, asserting that the average cost is on par with ticket prices for US professional sports playoffs. This statement comes amidst scrutiny regarding the affordability of attending the tournament scheduled for later this summer. Infantino emphasized that FIFA has made efforts to ensure diverse pricing structures to accommodate fans from various backgrounds. He aimed to clarify concerns about access and financial impact on attendees as the tournament approaches.
- •Gianni Infantino cited comparable ticket prices with US sports playoffs.
- •FIFA is focused on making the World Cup accessible to a wide audience.
- •Ticket pricing will be a key factor as the tournament occurs later this summer.
- 9:12 PMThe Guardian Sport — Gianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Fifa’s Gianni Infantino says fans should ‘chill’ after World Cup referee denied entry to US
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA's Gianni Infantino defends World Cup pricing, says average ticket price is comparable to US pro sports playoffs
"Fifa president defends handling of tournament ‘Screaming and shouting does not find a solution’ Gianni Infantino told football fans to “chill and relax” on the eve of the World Cup, with Fifa facing criticism from the United Nations over the immigration issues that have overshadowed the buildup to the tournament. The Fifa president launched a staunch defence of his organisation’s handling of the tournament, particularly regarding ticket prices and visa problems, and claimed no one else would have been able to secure the participation of Iran, who are at war with one of the three host nations, the United States. Continue reading...
"FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday “if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong.”
"The Fifa president also defended ticket prices and commended his team for getting Iran to the competition
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 10, 2026, 9:12 PMGianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics
Fifa president defends handling of tournament ‘Screaming and shouting does not find a solution’ Gianni Infantino told football fans to “chill and relax” on the eve of the World Cup, with Fifa facing criticism from the United Nations over the immigration issues that have overshadowed the buildup to the tournament. The Fifa president launched a staunch defence of his organisation’s handling of the tournament, particularly regarding ticket prices and visa problems, and claimed no one else would have been able to secure the participation of Iran, who are at war with one of the three host nations, the United States. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 8:42 PMFifa’s Gianni Infantino says fans should ‘chill’ after World Cup referee denied entry to US
The Fifa president also defended ticket prices and commended his team for getting Iran to the competition
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 8:24 PMFIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday “if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong.”
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 7:09 PMFIFA's Gianni Infantino defends World Cup pricing, says average ticket price is comparable to US pro sports playoffs
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