As the World Cup draws nearer to its June 11 kickoff, politicians in the U.S. are sounding the alarm on FIFA’s ticket prices.
Fans have protested World Cup pricing since the fall, but FIFA’s recent “limited” ticket drops during its “last-minute” sales window, which began in April, are sparking further outrage. They’ve left fans waiting long hours in the virtual queue to find limited availability for games and high prices, especially for host nations.
During a “limited” drop Thursday, FIFA had a ticket to the final listed for nearly $33,000 on its official platform.
The mayor of New York City, members of Congress, and even the president are criticizing FIFA for its strategy.
A spokesperson for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s press office tells Front Office Sports that the mayor is in “active negotiations with FIFA” over ticket prices.
