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Infantino defends WC ticket prices

The New Indian Express Bengaluru

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June 12, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying “if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong.”

- CARLOS RODRIGUEZ

Infantino defends WC ticket prices

Infantino spoke with reporters during a rare question-and-answer session on the eve of the opening match of an expanded 48-nation, 104-game World Cup tournament. He defended record ticket prices, said FIFA was powerless to get the US government to admit a Somali referee, and praised his ability to get Iran’s national soccer team into the United States. FIFA priced tickets starting at $140 for group-stage

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Infantino defends WC ticket prices

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