FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, stating they are comparable to other major American sporting events. The tournament is set to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

As ⁠World ⁠Cup ticket prices continue to ⁠be debated, FIFA ​president Gianni Infantino declared they are in line with most American sporting events. FIFA has come under fire for ​the cost of tickets to the quadrennial tournament that starts June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada, but Infantino said market rates have to be applied.