FIFA faces backlash over exorbitant World Cup ticket prices pricing out international fans
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Tom Ley
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Summary
The article criticizes FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino for exorbitant World Cup ticket prices that have priced out non-American fans. It highlights that tickets for the USMNT's opening game are selling for upwards of $1,000, and even Donald Trump (referred to sarcastically as a "FIFA Peace Prize recipient") thinks prices are too high. The piece blames FIFA for setting face-value ticket prices however it pleases, with the top ticket price for the tournament being exorbitant.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI wouldn't pay it either, to be honest with you.
Non-American fans seem to have been priced out of the tournament, judging by the lack of hotel reservations being made in host cities
FIFA is to blame for this, as the organization can set face-value ticket prices however it pleases.
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