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FIFA prez: WC tickets priced at U.S. market rate
Key takeaways
- - U.S. group stage tickets priced at $4K still available - Iran officials to meet with FIFA over WCup plans - FIFA president Infantino confirms reelection bid
- FIFA has been accused by fans of a "monumental betrayal" on ticket costs, but Infantino has previously stressed that the revenue from the flagship tournament supports the development of soccer globally.
- Fans have been further angered by the addition of more expensive categories as the tournament approaches.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
During an appearance at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, Infantino addressed the criticism directed at world soccer's governing body over the prices set for the tournament and the adoption of dynamic pricing.
- U.S. group stage tickets priced at $4K still available - Iran officials to meet with FIFA over WCup plans - FIFA president Infantino confirms reelection bid
FIFA has been accused by fans of a "monumental betrayal" on ticket costs, but Infantino has previously stressed that the revenue from the flagship tournament supports the development of soccer globally.
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