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US FIFA Prices Press Conference Tickets at $857, Sparks Outcry

7/16/2026

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United States FIFA will charge $81.54 (£60.25) for a ticket to the press conference with Gianni Infantino, Spain and Argentina reps at New York’s Javits Center.
A family pass costs $857.04 (£633.24) but fans can only watch, not ask questions, during the July 16-19 event.
Meet-and-greet photos like Rio Ferdinand for £126 are extra, which critics say turns a media-only event into a costly fan expense.

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United States FIFA will charge $81.54 (£60.25) for a ticket to the press conference with Gianni Infantino, Spain and Argentina reps at New York’s Javits Center.
A family pass costs $857.04 (£633.24) but fans can only watch, not ask questions, during the July 16-19 event.
Meet-and-greet photos like Rio Ferdinand for £126 are extra, which critics say turns a media-only event into a costly fan expense.