This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Absolutely Crazy’—FIFA President Breaks Silence on World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Backlash. FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave an emphatic defense of the heavily criticized 2026 World Cup ticket prices, citing the unprecedented demand as the main reason behind the sky-high prices.

The number of $60 tickets for each game is likely to be in the hundreds, rather than the thousands, in what FIFA is calling a “Supporter Entry Tier” price category.

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