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Trump says he would not pay 1000 for US World Cup tickets amid price backlash
International
Published on 7 May 2026
He argues supporters should go, but he won’t pay
Donald Trump said he would not pay over $1,000 for a World Cup ticket, warning that such high prices could keep many Americans from attending. He argued that his supporters should still be able to go. FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the pricing as requests for the 2026 tournament surge far beyond past editions.
- Trump refuses to pay more than $1,000 for a World Cup ticket
- He fears high pricing will block many Americans from attending
- Infantino defends FIFA’s ticket prices
- 2026 World Cup ticket demand is reportedly far higher than before
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