Former United States President Donald Trump has stated he “wouldn’t pay it either” when questioned about the potential $1,000 (£736) ticket price to witness his country, the USA, compete against Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
The prestigious tournament is scheduled to commence on June 11, with the United States, co-hosting alongside Canada and Mexico, set to kick off their campaign in Los Angeles on June 12.
“I did not know that number,” Trump informed The New York Post, referring to the $1,000 cost for fans to attend the USA’s first Group D fixture. He added, “I would certainly like to be there, but I wouldn’t pay it either, to be honest with you.”
FIFA’s Pricing Strategy Under Scrutiny
FIFA has faced considerable criticism for its “extortionate” pricing strategy for the 2026 World Cup. A significant departure from previous tournaments, group-stage game prices have been determined by the perceived popularity of the participating teams, rather than a uniform rate.
Furthermore, fans are encountering vastly inflated prices for many matches on FIFA’s official resale platform. The global football governing body is also imposing a 30% fee – 15% from both the buyer and seller – on each ticket transacted through this platform.
Trump expressed his concern, stating, “If people from Queens and Brooklyn and all of the people that love Donald Trump can’t go, I would be disappointed, but, you know, at the same time, it’s an amazing success.” He concluded, “I would like to be able to have the people that voted for me to be able to go.”
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