FIFA defends high World Cup ticket prices and addresses visa issues ahead of the tournament kick-off, with President Infantino citing record revenue projec

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy…

The ticket prices have also been increased for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and FIFA has been criticised for it. | Football News

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway this week, but controversy is already competing with football for attention. From the exclusion of a leading African referee and concerns…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States immigration policies. Somali referee,…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on Wednesday on the eve of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, as ticket prices and U.S. visa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying they align with North American sports.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket pricing on Wednesday, rejecting criticism over rising costs and arguing that the pricing model...

The 2026 men's World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams and is the biggest and most ambitious in the event's history, with matches taking place in Mexico, Canada and the United…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino justified World Cup ticket prices, highlighting discounted options for fans, while addressing concerns over a referee being denied entry to the U.S.

MEXICO CITY, June 10 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was…

By Janina Nuno Rios and Angelica MedinaMEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of…

FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row

After a rocky buildup with high ticket prices, delayed federal funding for host cities, and visa issues, the World Cup has arrived.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying critics should blame the wider North American market if FIFA was overcharging. Speaking…

The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

Gianni Infantino said it was 'unfortunate' that Somali referee, Omar Artan, had been denied entry to the US, adding that FIFA cannot dictate to governments.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says demand for World Cup 2026 tickets has reached unprecedented levels, with more than six million tickets sold despite criticism over rising…

FIFA's Infantino defends high World Cup ticket prices and comments on denied entry of Somali referee, urging fans to relax.

The leader of the global governing body also played down the controversy around the Somali referee, saying ‘it’s good to chill, relax’.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup.