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US Coach Prioritizes Performance Over Ticket Prices Ahead of 2026

1/30/2026

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Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Men's National Team coach, said he and U.S. team will not evaluate ticket costs, focusing on performance.
He cited Tim Weah's disappointment over affordability.
FIFA set ticket prices from hundreds to thousands of dollars, with some seats as low as $60.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the pricing, citing high demand, with over 500 million ticket requests.
The tournament begins June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, California.

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Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Men's National Team coach, said he and U.S. team will not evaluate ticket costs, focusing on performance.
He cited Tim Weah's disappointment over affordability.
FIFA set ticket prices from hundreds to thousands of dollars, with some seats as low as $60.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the pricing, citing high demand, with over 500 million ticket requests.
The tournament begins June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, California.