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FIFA Forecasts $9 B, Faces Ticket Price Backlash, Trump Ticket Deal
7/20/2026
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Story summary
- FIFA expects over $9 billion from the 2026 World Cup and added $2 billion to its revenue outlook.
- Ticket prices ranged $60-$10,000+, median above $900, with 99 percent stadium utilization.
- FIFA’s dynamic pricing drove record ticket costs and sparked fan affordability criticism.
- U.S. President Donald Trump asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s suspension, which FIFA rescinded.
- Trump received 10 tickets valued at $15,000.
