Congress Calls for FIFA Ticket Pricing Transparency
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- Congress sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino demanding clarification on the "opaque" dynamic pricing that has pushed some World Cup tickets above $10,000.
- FIFA defended the pricing model, stating ticket costs are set by market demand, with group stage tickets starting at $60, while Infantino noted resale markets often double the listed price.
- Donald Trump told the New York Post he was unaware of the high prices and would not pay them, adding a political twist to the controversy.
- Critics allege FIFA is withholding tickets to create artificial scarcity, and that ancillary costs such as $150 round‑trip train fares to East Rutherford fuel fan anger.
Why it matters: World Cup fans confront $10K+ tickets and $150 train fares, while Congress pressures FIFA to curb opaque pricing; FIFA’s market‑driven defense risks regulatory scrutiny and could force more transparent ticketing.
