[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-trump-questions-world-cup-ticket-prices-as-fifa-defends-north-american-market":43,"news-related-trump-questions-world-cup-ticket-prices-as-fifa-defends-north-american-market-en":80,"news-related-match-trump-questions-world-cup-ticket-prices-as-fifa-defends-north-american-market-en":178},{"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":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":53,"matchName":54,"publishedAt":55,"slug":56,"sourceName":57,"sourceURL":58,"teamId":50,"teamName":51,"teamIds":59,"teamNames":69,"title":79},"326222712936599552","Paraguay","In a development that highlights the tension between global football's commercial ambitions and fan accessibility, United States President Donald Trump has publicly expressed his astonishment at the cost of attending his national team's opening match at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The comments, made during an interview with the New York Post, center on the June 12th fixture in Los Angeles where the USA will face Paraguay.\n\nThe pricing structure for this marquee event has drawn significant attention. According to the official FIFA sales platform, the least expensive tickets for the match are listed at $1,940, which converts to approximately €1,650. On FIFA's official resale platform, the entry-level price is somewhat lower at $1,150, or about €980. These figures represent a substantial financial commitment for supporters wishing to witness the tournament's opening chapter for the host nation.\n\nPresident Trump's reaction was one of candid surprise. \"I wasn't aware of that amount,\" he stated, adding a personal perspective that resonated with many fans. \"I'd like to be there but I wouldn't pay that, to be honest.\" This admission from the nation's leader underscores the disconnect between the event's premium pricing and the expectations of a broad fan base.\n\nThe President's comments arrive in the context of FIFA's own defense of its pricing strategy. Just a day prior, FIFA President Gianni Infantino had articulated the organization's position, arguing that the ticket costs reflect the realities of the North American market. Infantino also provided a counterpoint, noting that a quarter of all tickets for the group stage phase are priced below $300, suggesting a tiered approach designed to offer some accessibility.\n\nHowever, the high-end pricing has not gone unchallenged by the supporter community. Fans have taken their grievances to a formal level, filing a complaint against FIFA with the European Commission. This legal action frames the ticket costs as exorbitant, moving the debate from casual complaint to a matter of potential regulatory scrutiny.\n\nPresident Trump indicated a willingness to examine the issue from a governmental perspective. \"I haven't seen that but I would have to look into it,\" he said, signaling that the matter could attract official attention. His statement carried a populist undertone, as he expressed a desire for his political base to have access to the event. \"I'd like the people who voted for me to be able to go,\" he remarked, connecting the sporting event to broader political sentiment.\n\nThe President's reflection on the situation was nuanced, acknowledging the commercial success of the tournament while voicing concern for local fans. \"If the people from Queens and Brooklyn who like Donald Trump can't attend the matches, I'd be disappointed, but at the same time it's an incredible success.\" This duality captures the complex relationship between a globally marketed spectacle and its local community impact.\n\nFrom a broader perspective, this ticket pricing controversy is a critical test for FIFA's commercial model in its most lucrative market. The organization has already reported strong sales, having sold approximately 5 million of the 7 million available tickets. A new \"last-minute\" sales phase opened recently on the official website, with additional batches to be released periodically through to the final on July 19th.\n\nThe situation presents a classic sports business dilemma: how to maximize revenue from a high-demand event while maintaining the sport's connection to its grassroots supporters. The outcome of fan complaints and any potential political pressure could influence pricing strategies for future major tournaments hosted in North America, setting a precedent for how football's governing body balances its financial goals with fan engagement.\n\nBased on reporting from Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu.","news","US President Donald Trump expresses surprise at high ticket prices for the USA's opening World Cup match against Paraguay, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends the pricing structure.","326222713016291328","USA","328076112401797121","327115030594064384","USA vs Paraguay","2026-05-07T17:07:39Z","trump-questions-world-cup-ticket-prices-as-fifa-defends-north-american-market","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FDonald-trump-surpris-du-prix-des-places-pour-voir-jouer-les-etats-unis-a-la-coupe-du-monde\u002F1673959#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[50,45,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68],"326257810885054464","326222767416414208","326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326257536296554496","326257536413995008","326257537865224192","326222707169431552","326222713142120448",[51,46,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78],"York","Lesotho","FK Partizan","Partizani","Auxerre","Paris FC","Estoril","Anderlecht","Canada","Trump Questions World Cup Ticket Prices as FIFA Defends North American Market Rates",[81,111,140,161],{"awayTeamId":82,"awayTeamName":83,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":84,"homeTeamId":85,"homeTeamName":86,"id":87,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":88,"matchName":89,"publishedAt":90,"slug":91,"sourceName":92,"sourceURL":93,"teamId":94,"teamName":95,"teamIds":96,"teamNames":103,"title":110},"326257546392244224","Nottingham Forest","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",[94,85,82,97,98,99,100,101,102],"326257545754710016","326257546153168896","326222711682502656","326257545968619520","326222711908995072","326222711653142528",[95,86,83,104,105,106,107,108,109],"Newcastle","West Ham","England","Arsenal","Mexico","Spain","Man City Bid Rejected: £105m+ Fee Looms for Anderson",{"awayTeamId":100,"awayTeamName":107,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":112,"homeTeamId":113,"homeTeamName":114,"id":115,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":116,"matchName":117,"publishedAt":118,"slug":119,"sourceName":57,"sourceURL":120,"teamId":121,"teamName":122,"teamIds":123,"teamNames":131,"title":139},"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","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",[121,113,100,124,61,125,126,64,66,127,128,129,130,67],"326222711447621632","326255042342424576","326255044263415808","326222712265510912","326222712219373568","326222711493758976","326257576805142528",[122,114,107,132,71,133,134,74,76,135,136,137,138,77],"France","Silkeborg","Sileks","Egypt","Morocco","Croatia","Tune","Marquinhos Sets World Cup Mindset: 'Every Match Like Last'",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":141,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":142,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":143,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":144,"slug":145,"sourceName":146,"sourceURL":147,"teamId":99,"teamName":106,"teamIds":148,"teamNames":154,"title":160},"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","0","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",[99,149,113,150,151,152,153,85,82],"326257534430089216","326257808385249280","326222712462643200","326257809152806912","326257534329425920",[106,155,114,156,157,158,159,86,83],"Eintracht Frankfurt","Sheffield Wednesday","Bosnia & Herzegovina","Milton Keynes Dons","Borussia Dortmund","Harry Kane: Why He'll Play Fewer Minutes at 2026 World Cup",{"awayTeamId":100,"awayTeamName":107,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":162,"homeTeamId":113,"homeTeamName":114,"id":163,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":116,"matchName":117,"publishedAt":164,"slug":165,"sourceName":57,"sourceURL":166,"teamId":167,"teamName":168,"teamIds":169,"teamNames":173,"title":177},"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",[167,113,100,170,171,45,61,62,63,64,172,124,67],"326257535994564608","326222707446255616","326222712533946368",[168,114,107,174,175,46,71,72,73,74,176,132,77],"Nantes","Antwerp","Ivory Coast","Konaté Steps Up: What Saliba's Back Injury Means for Bleus",{"awayScore":179,"awayTeam":180,"description":184,"homeScore":179,"homeTeam":185,"id":53,"kickoffAt":189,"length":190,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueSlug":191,"probabilityLabel":30,"slug":192,"status":193,"tvStations":194,"venueCity":21,"venueName":195},0,{"code":181,"id":45,"imagePath":182,"name":46,"slug":183},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F2380.png","paraguay","The United States, playing on home soil in their World Cup opener, must avoid an upset against a disciplined Paraguay side hungry to prove itself against a host nation. A win would put the Americans in control of Group A, while a loss could derail their knockout-round hopes.",{"code":186,"id":50,"imagePath":187,"name":51,"slug":188},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F2384.png","usa","2026-06-13T01:00:00Z",90,"world-cup","usa-vs-paraguay-2026-06-13","scheduled",[],"SoFi Stadium"]