Archive · 23 Jan 2026
FIFA President Infantino Defends 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices
The FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, recently spoke about the 2026 World Cup at the World Economic Forum.
He said that during the last World Cup in Qatar, no British fans were arrested, which was not entirely true.
He also talked about how the World Cup is a time for people to come together and celebrate.
However, many fans, especially from Great Britain, have been complaining that the tickets for the 2026 World Cup are too expensive.
The cheapest tickets for the final match will cost over 3,000 pounds.
FIFA has introduced some cheaper tickets, but they make up only a small portion of the total tickets available.
The Football Supporters Association criticized Infantino, saying he should focus on making tickets more affordable instead of making jokes about fans.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup during a speech at the World Economic Forum.
Infantino claimed that no British fans were arrested during the 2022 World Cup, a statement later proven incorrect.
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have increased significantly compared to the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
The Football Supporters Association criticized Infantino, calling for more affordable ticket prices.
FIFA has introduced cheaper tickets priced at 45 pounds, but they represent less than 1% of the overall stadium capacity.
- Who
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Football Supporters Association
- What
- Defense of 2026 World Cup ticket prices and a jibe at British fans
- When
- During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- In response to criticism over high ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Event
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Host Countries
- USA, Canada, Mexico
- Cheapest Ticket Price (Final)
- 3,119 pounds
- Cheapest Ticket Price (Group Stage)
- 45 pounds
- Infantino's Claim
- No British fans arrested in 2022 World Cup
- Actual Arrests (2006, 2014, 2018)
- 711 (Germany), 25 (combined)
- Criticism Source
- Football Supporters Association