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Trump faces ticket sales struggle ahead of World Cup kickoff

Daily Beast • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Trump faces ticket sales struggle ahead of World Cup kickoff
Summary

As the World Cup nears its start, Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino face embarrassment regarding ticket sales. Reports indicate that around 180,000 seats remain unsold for the tournament. This situation comes amid heightened attention to attendance figures, potentially undermining the event's success. FIFA is expected to address this issue before the tournament begins.

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  • •Thousands of tickets remain unsold ahead of the World Cup.
  • •Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino are involved in the event’s organization.
  • •Around 180,000 seats are available for purchase.
  • •FIFA's strategies to boost sales may be implemented before the kickoff.
  • •The situation is drawing significant media attention.
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  • 2:03 PMDaily Beast — Crowd-Size Obsessed Trump Faces Embarrassing World Cup Problem - The Daily Beast
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Trump’s World Cup is about to kick off, but there’s an issue that will be hard not to notice.

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