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Trump confirms World Cup 2026 attendance but will not attend US opening match in Los Angeles

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but has indicated he will not be present at the United States opening match in Los Angeles. The World Cup tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The United States will play its first match against Paraguay on June 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Trump had previously said to reporters that he would attend the first match in the new stadium with his children, but later changed his plans regarding the opening game. The 2026 World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with 16 venues throughout the three countries. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, […]

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FIFA defends ticket prices and visa handling ahead of World Cup start

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the organization's handling of ticket prices and visa issues ahead of the 2026 World Cup kickoff, calling for fans to "relax" amid rising criticisms over costs and immigration complications. Speaking in Mexico City on June 10, the eve of the tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Infantino addressed concerns about soaring ticket prices and visa-related controversies affecting officials and supporters. The FIFA President justified the high ticket prices by citing the tournament's entry price of $60 as the lowest of any American sports in the play-off phases, with an average price below $500, which he said is again the lowest of American sports on average. Infantino defended the US$60 starting ticket price, noting that over six million tickets have been sold. He likened World Cup ticket costs to playoff […]

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World Cup: FIFA Demands Payment After Glitch Gives Fans Free Tickets

FIFA has confirmed a ticketing glitch on its official website gave dozens of fans free World Cup 2026 tickets, and the governing body has now demanded that supporters pay for the tickets or lose them. The international football body admitted that an error in its ticketing system allowed fans to complete ticket purchases without paying for them. Supporters who received free tickets have now been given seven days to make payment or face cancellation of their tickets. The glitch occurred during FIFA's last-minute sales phase for World Cup tickets, which opened recently ahead of the tournament set to kick off on June 11, 2026, in the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA has stated that the tickets are valid only once payment is completed within the specified deadline. The organization has warned that any tickets for which payment is not […]

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Hotels Await World Cup Booking Surge

Hotels across several host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are reporting weaker-than-expected bookings despite growing public excitement ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In cities such as Houston, Miami, Kansas City and New York, World Cup advertising and merchandise have become increasingly visible as preparations intensify for the competition. However, many hotel operators say the anticipated surge in reservations has yet to materialize. According to the American Hotel and Lodging Association, a large number of hotels in host cities are currently recording lower booking levels compared to the same period last year. Several hotel owners and managers told the BBC they expected significantly stronger demand months before the tournament begins. Deidre Mathis, owner of the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel in Houston, said her establishment remains far below projected occupancy levels despite being located near […]

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FIFA president defends ‘astronomical’ 2026 World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the record high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup despite mounting criticism from fans’ groups and commentators. Supporters have branded the pricing “extortionate” and “shameful,” with some seats for the final reportedly costing several thousand dollars. The most expensive ticket for the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar was around 1,600 dollars at face value, but for the 2026 final in North America the top category is now about 11,000 dollars. Even group stage matches range from around 140 dollars up to 2,735 dollars, with prices rising sharply in the knockout rounds. Infantino argued that FIFA has to “apply market rates” because the tournament is taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where sports and entertainment pricing is already very high. He said demand has been “absolutely crazy,” with more than […]

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Fans drag FIFA to EU over World Cup ticket hikes

Supporters groups file EU complaint accusing FIFA of abusing its monopoly to set excessive unfair 2026 World Cup ticket prices. Content:Football fans’ groups have filed a formal complaint against FIFA at the European Commission over what they describe as excessive and unfair ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup. Football Supporters Europe and consumer organisation Euroconsumers accuse FIFA of abusing its monopoly over ticket sales for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.​ In a joint statement, they alleged that FIFA has imposed opaque and unfair purchasing conditions on European fans. According to the groups, the cheapest openly available ticket for the World Cup final now starts at 4,185 dollars, more than seven times the cost of the lowest priced ticket for the 2022 final in Qatar.​ They noted that UEFA’s Euro 2024 final in Germany offers its […]

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Infantino backs high 2026 World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the much-criticised ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, calling demand for the tournament “absolutely crazy”. He said organisers have received about 150 million ticket requests in just two weeks, far above historic levels for the competition.​ Speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Infantino explained that all revenue from the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada will be reinvested into football worldwide. He argued that FIFA is the only global body that funds football development in many countries and that these funds keep the game alive in around 150 nations.​ His comments follow anger from fan groups, who have described the 2026 prices as extortionate compared to previous tournaments. In response to the backlash, FIFA announced that a limited number of tickets would be available at 60 dollars to […]

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Scotland coach warns fans against debt over US World Cup trip

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has appealed to supporters not to put themselves under heavy financial pressure in order to follow the national team to the 2026 World Cup in the United States. He said the cost of travelling to America and buying match tickets is already very high and urged fans to attend only if they can genuinely afford it.​ Speaking to BBC Scotland, Clarke made the comments as members of the official supporters’ club were invited to apply for tickets for Scotland’s group games. The team is due to face Haiti and Morocco in Boston before travelling to Miami for a final group match against five-time world champions Brazil on 24 June.​ World football body FIFA has come under criticism over ticket prices that could see supporters pay thousands of pounds for seats at some games. Scotland fans are […]

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Yuletide: Domestic Operator Faults Hike in Airfares

Less than three months after several domestic Nigerian airlines raised ticket prices to South-East and South-South destinations ahead of the Christmas period, Aero Contractors MD/CEO Captain Ado Sanusi has condemned the move, calling it a “wrong business model.” While acknowledging that airlines typically adjust fares based on supply and demand, Sanusi described the practice of hiking airfares during the Yuletide as unfair to travellers. Sanusi suggested airlines should better manage booking inventories, fare buckets, and advance sales rather than relying on last-minute price increases. He emphasized that although higher demand during the holidays justifies some price changes, unfair spikes undermine trust with customers. In August, Air Peace and United Nigeria notably increased ticket prices for popular routes such as Lagos-Asaba, Lagos-Enugu, Benin, and Owerri, with industry justification based on peak one-way traffic and economic factors. Roland Iyayi, trustee member of […]

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