[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-trump-questions-fifa-s-world-cup-ticket-prices-saying-he-wouldn-t-pay-over-1-000":43,"news-related-trump-questions-fifa-s-world-cup-ticket-prices-saying-he-wouldn-t-pay-over-1-000-en":77,"news-related-match-trump-questions-fifa-s-world-cup-ticket-prices-saying-he-wouldn-t-pay-over-1-000-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":50,"slug":51,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":53,"teamId":54,"teamName":55,"teamIds":56,"teamNames":66,"title":76},"With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just over a month away, a significant controversy is brewing over ticket prices, and it has now drawn criticism from an unlikely source: the President of the United States. Donald Trump has publicly questioned the cost of attending matches, stating he personally would not pay the steep prices being charged by FIFA.\n\nIn an interview with The New York Post, Trump was confronted with the fact that fans are being asked to pay more than a thousand dollars to see the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) play. His response was direct and revealing. \"I wasn't aware of that,\" Trump said. \"I would certainly like to be there, but honestly, I wouldn't pay that.\" This statement from the sitting U.S. president, whose country is a primary host for the tournament, puts a powerful spotlight on a growing issue.\n\nThe core of the problem is that the World Cup is not selling out. With the opening match fast approaching, ticket sales are lagging, and many observers directly link this to what are widely seen as excessive prices. FIFA, under the leadership of President Gianni Infantino, has consistently defended its pricing structure, arguing that the costs are justified for a global event of this magnitude. However, this defense is facing increasing resistance from fans and now from political figures.\n\nTrump's criticism goes beyond his personal spending habits. He framed the issue as one of accessibility for the everyday American supporter. \"If people from Queens and Brooklyn and all those people who love Donald Trump can't be there, I would be disappointed,\" he explained. \"I would like the people who voted for me to be able to be there as well.\" This connects the high ticket prices directly to the tournament's mission of growing the sport in the United States, suggesting that alienating the core fanbase could undermine that goal.\n\nThe situation highlights a fundamental tension in FIFA's commercial strategy for the 2026 World Cup. The governing body aims to maximize revenue from the first-ever 48-team tournament, hosted across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, this approach risks creating a disconnect between the event and the local communities it is meant to engage. When the president of the host nation expresses reluctance to pay the asking price, it sends a clear signal about the perceived value proposition.\n\nGianni Infantino's steadfast defense of the prices now appears increasingly isolated. Just a day before Trump's comments, Infantino was again confronted on the issue and responded in what was described as an \"idiosyncratic\" manner. The contrast between FIFA's official stance and the reality faced by potential attendees is becoming a major storyline overshadowing the on-field preparations.\n\nThe implications for the tournament's atmosphere and legacy are substantial. A World Cup played in half-empty stadiums would be a poor advertisement for the sport in a key growth market. It could also set a problematic precedent for future tournaments, prioritizing short-term profit over long-term fan engagement and accessibility. The criticism from a figure as prominent as Donald Trump elevates this from a fan complaint to a major public relations challenge for FIFA.\n\nAs the countdown continues, all eyes will be on FIFA's next move. Will the organization hold firm on its pricing, or will the combined pressure from empty seats and presidential criticism force a reconsideration? The answer will not only affect the 2026 tournament but could also shape the financial and cultural model of the World Cup for years to come.\n\nBased on reporting from Voetbal International.","news","US President Donald Trump criticizes FIFA's high World Cup ticket prices, stating he wouldn't pay over $1,000 to attend matches, raising concerns about fan accessibility for the 2026 tournament.","327913274936922113","0","2026-05-07T18:55:38Z","trump-questions-fifa-s-world-cup-ticket-prices-saying-he-wouldn-t-pay-over-1-000","Voetbal International","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vi.nl\u002Fnieuws\u002Ftrump-zou-geen-duizend-dollar-betalen-voor-wk-ticket-heb-ik-er-niet-voor-over","326222711908995072","Mexico",[54,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65],"326222713142120448","326257810885054464","326222707169431552","326257536372051968","326257545754710016","326257546094448640","326257546392244224","326257695210344448","326257604382691328",[55,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"Canada","York","Anderlecht","Metz","Newcastle","Tottenham","Nottingham Forest","Signal","GOES","Trump Questions FIFA's World Cup Ticket Prices, Saying He Wouldn't Pay Over $1,000",[78,102,138,158],{"awayTeamId":63,"awayTeamName":73,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":79,"homeTeamId":80,"homeTeamName":81,"id":82,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":83,"matchName":84,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":89,"teamName":90,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":96,"title":101},"Man City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Forest; record British fee possible as midfielder favors Etihad move over Man United.","326257545712766976","Manchester United","337754884008841217","327054566501650432","Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest","2026-06-03T22:41:17Z","man-city-bid-rejected-105m-fee-looms-for-anderson","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc042w3w601yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257546258026496","Manchester City",[89,80,63,61,92,93,94,54,95],"326257546153168896","326222711682502656","326257545968619520","326222711653142528",[90,81,73,71,97,98,99,55,100],"West Ham","England","Arsenal","Spain","Man City Bid Rejected: £105m+ Fee Looms for Anderson",{"awayTeamId":94,"awayTeamName":99,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":103,"homeTeamId":104,"homeTeamName":105,"id":106,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":107,"matchName":108,"publishedAt":109,"slug":110,"sourceName":111,"sourceURL":112,"teamId":113,"teamName":114,"teamIds":115,"teamNames":126,"title":137},"Brazil captain Marquinhos, fresh off Champions League win with PSG, treats every match as his last ahead of World Cup 2026 opener vs Morocco on June 13.","326257536078450688","Paris Saint Germain","337759123426775041","331980430133694464","Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal","2026-06-03T22:33:08Z","marquinhos-sets-world-cup-mindset-every-match-like-last","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FA-la-coupe-du-monde-avec-le-bresil-marquinhos-veut-vivre-chaque-match-comme-si-c-etait-le-dernier\u002F1681618#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222711569256448","Brazil",[113,104,94,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,59],"326222711447621632","326222767416414208","326255042342424576","326255044263415808","326257536296554496","326257537865224192","326222712265510912","326222712219373568","326222711493758976","326257576805142528",[114,105,99,127,128,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,69],"France","Lesotho","Silkeborg","Sileks","Auxerre","Estoril","Egypt","Morocco","Croatia","Tune","Marquinhos Sets World Cup Mindset: 'Every Match Like Last'",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":139,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":140,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":141,"slug":142,"sourceName":143,"sourceURL":144,"teamId":93,"teamName":98,"teamIds":145,"teamNames":151,"title":157},"Harry Kane, 32, will see reduced minutes at the 2026 World Cup as Thomas Tuchel manages his workload amid heat, a 4,423-minute season, and expanded tournament.","337739933454176257","2026-06-03T22:10:00Z","harry-kane-why-he-ll-play-fewer-minutes-at-2026-world-cup","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550591\u002Fworld-cup-2026-why-harry-kane-could-play-less-minutes-for-england-in-the-usa-canada-and-mexico-this-summer",[93,146,104,147,148,149,150,80,63],"326257534430089216","326257808385249280","326222712462643200","326257809152806912","326257534329425920",[98,152,105,153,154,155,156,81,73],"Eintracht Frankfurt","Sheffield Wednesday","Bosnia & Herzegovina","Milton Keynes Dons","Borussia Dortmund","Harry Kane: Why He'll Play Fewer Minutes at 2026 World Cup",{"awayTeamId":94,"awayTeamName":99,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":159,"homeTeamId":104,"homeTeamName":105,"id":160,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":107,"matchName":108,"publishedAt":161,"slug":162,"sourceName":111,"sourceURL":163,"teamId":164,"teamName":165,"teamIds":166,"teamNames":173,"title":180},"With Saliba injured (back), Konaté auditions for France against Ivory Coast. Deschamps downplays concern; Konaté's club form raises questions.","337736694017036289","2026-06-03T21:14:37Z","konate-steps-up-what-saliba-s-back-injury-means-for-bleus","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FMalgre-sa-saison-decevante-avec-liverpool-ibrahima-konate-est-il-le-remplacant-ideal-de-william-saliba-en-defense-centrale-avec-les-bleus\u002F1681559#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257545918287872","Liverpool",[164,104,94,167,168,169,117,170,171,120,172,116,59],"326257535994564608","326222707446255616","326222712936599552","326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326222712533946368",[165,105,99,174,175,176,128,177,178,131,179,127,69],"Nantes","Antwerp","Paraguay","FK Partizan","Partizani","Ivory Coast","Konaté Steps Up: What Saliba's Back Injury Means for Bleus"]