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Trump slams $67K World Cup tickets, AGs subpoena FIFA

6/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Resale tickets for the 2026 World Cup have risen to $67,000.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will prioritize national security over immigration enforcement at stadiums.
Nearly 200,000 tickets, including 4,400 for the U.S. opening match, remain unsold.
State attorneys general in New York, New Jersey, California and Texas have subpoenaed FIFA over pricing, while U.S. President Donald Trump called the $67,000 cost too steep and said he may attend.

History

Historical Context

In 2014 Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup; FIFA allocated about 1.1 million public tickets from a 3.33 million total, and the first sale on 20 August 2013 drew 2.3 million requests in 24 hours. The limited supply fueled a secondary-market surge, reminiscent of the 2016 Olympic Council of Ireland ticket-resale scandal, underscoring persistent regulatory gaps.

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Story summary

Resale tickets for the 2026 World Cup have risen to $67,000.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will prioritize national security over immigration enforcement at stadiums.
Nearly 200,000 tickets, including 4,400 for the U.S. opening match, remain unsold.
State attorneys general in New York, New Jersey, California and Texas have subpoenaed FIFA over pricing, while U.S. President Donald Trump called the $67,000 cost too steep and said he may attend.

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