FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official match schedule announcement in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 6, 2025.

The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.

(Image credit: Roberto Schmidt)