The last time the U.S. hosted World Cup games, the average ticket cost $58.
The last time the U.S. hosted World Cup games, the average ticket cost $58
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June 14, 2026 6:00AM (EDT)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino presents President Donald Trump a World Cup ticket on August 22, 2025. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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