[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-trump-slams-unaffordable-2026-world-cup-ticket-prices-questions-accessibility":61,"news-related-trump-slams-unaffordable-2026-world-cup-ticket-prices-questions-accessibility-en":105,"news-related-match-trump-slams-unaffordable-2026-world-cup-ticket-prices-questions-accessibility-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":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":68,"slug":69,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":71,"teamId":72,"teamName":73,"teamIds":74,"teamNames":89,"title":104},"In a striking critique of the commercial side of the world's biggest sporting event, United States President Donald Trump has openly criticized the ticket prices for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking to the New York Post, the president expressed his astonishment at the cost, suggesting the prices could alienate the very fans the tournament aims to attract.\n\nThe comments center on the opening match for the host nation, the United States versus Paraguay, scheduled for June 12 at the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. According to reports, the most affordable tickets available for this marquee event are priced at over $1,000. This figure sets a high bar for entry right from the tournament's kickoff on American soil.\n\nTrump's personal reaction was one of disbelief. \"I certainly would like to be there, but I also wouldn't pay that, to be honest with you,\" he stated, putting himself in the shoes of an ordinary fan. This direct acknowledgment from a sitting president underscores the growing tension between FIFA's revenue model and fan accessibility. The statement frames the issue not as a distant economic problem, but as a personal value judgment on the experience offered.\n\nThe financial barrier extends beyond the opening match. The report highlights that the average price for a ticket to the World Cup Final, to be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, is approximately $13,000. This places the pinnacle of the sport firmly in the realm of luxury goods, a significant shift from the tournament's historical identity as a global celebration for all classes of supporters.\n\nPresident Trump indicated that his administration may look into the broader impact of these costs. He suggested the government could analyze how these prices affect the \"working-class\" fan base, a demographic traditionally seen as the sport's core audience in the United States. This introduces a potential political dimension to the event, linking sports policy to economic concerns for everyday Americans.\n\nThe pricing strategy reflects FIFA's approach to maximizing revenue from the 2026 tournament, the first to feature an expanded 48-team format and 104 matches. The commercial model relies heavily on premium ticket sales and hospitality packages, which have seen exponential growth. While this boosts FIFA's coffers, it risks creating a stadium atmosphere dominated by corporate clients rather than passionate, local supporters.\n\nFor the U.S. Men's National Team, the host squad, the atmosphere in their opening match is crucial. A stadium filled with fans who paid exorbitant prices may lack the organic, fervent energy that can propel a team. The concern is that the event could feel more like a corporate gala than a true footballing spectacle, potentially dampening the home-field advantage the team would otherwise enjoy.\n\nThis is not the first time World Cup ticket prices have sparked debate, but the scale of the 2026 costs is unprecedented. Previous tournaments in Brazil and Russia faced criticism, but the prices in North America, set in a strong dollar economy, represent a new high. The situation forces a reevaluation of who the World Cup is ultimately for: global broadcasters and sponsors, or the fans who fill the stands with life and color.\n\nThe implications for FIFA are significant. While short-term revenue is secured, long-term brand health depends on maintaining the tournament's universal appeal. If the event is perceived as elitist, it could damage the growth of soccer culture in the crucial U.S. market, which FIFA has long sought to cultivate. The president's comments amplify this concern on a national stage.\n\nAs the countdown to 2026 continues, the ticket pricing controversy adds a layer of complexity to the preparations. It highlights a fundamental challenge in modern sports economics: balancing immense financial opportunity with the inclusive spirit that gives the game its meaning. The world will be watching to see if any adjustments are made or if the \"beautiful game\" becomes a game for the few.\n\nBased on reporting from g1.","news","US President Donald Trump criticizes the steep cost of 2026 World Cup tickets, stating even he wouldn't pay the prices. 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Buble, Morissette, Perry, Future lead other ceremonies.","338120887364489217","327115024327774208","Mexico vs South Africa","2026-06-04T22:48:54Z","shakira-burna-boy-to-open-2026-world-cup-in-mexico","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc8939ykg3qgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[85,139,75,86,150,88,72,151,152,153,154],"326257593007738880","326257563345620992","326257565195309056","326222711623782400","326257791226351616",[100,140,90,101,156,103,73,157,158,159,160],"Azteca","Heracles","Barcelona","Colombia","Nigeria","Shakira, Burna Boy to Open 2026 World Cup in Mexico",{"awayTeamId":163,"awayTeamName":164,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":165,"homeTeamId":116,"homeTeamName":127,"id":166,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":167,"matchName":168,"publishedAt":169,"slug":170,"sourceName":111,"sourceURL":171,"teamId":113,"teamName":114,"teamIds":172,"teamNames":179,"title":186},"326222711783165952","Senegal","France lose first friendly under Deschamps, 2-1 to Ivory Coast in Nantes, revealing defensive issues 10 days before World Cup start vs Senegal.","338126221931974657","327115052106649600","France vs Senegal","2026-06-04T22:34:17Z","bleus-lose-friendly-under-deschamps-2-1-to-ivory-coast","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FUne-defaite-ni-vraiment-grave-ni-completement-anodine-pour-les-bleus-a-dix-jours-de-leur-entree-en-scene-au-mondial\u002F1681936#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[113,116,163,125,77,75,120,173,174,175,123,176,83,177,178,88],"326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326257536413995008","326257541157752832","326257554411753472","326257789708013568",[114,127,164,136,92,90,131,180,181,182,134,183,98,184,185,103],"FK Partizan","Partizani","Paris FC","Galatasaray","Newcastle Jets","China","Bleus Lose Friendly Under Deschamps: 2-1 to Ivory Coast",{"awayTeamId":188,"awayTeamName":189,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":190,"homeTeamId":116,"homeTeamName":127,"id":191,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":192,"matchName":193,"publishedAt":194,"slug":195,"sourceName":111,"sourceURL":196,"teamId":116,"teamName":127,"teamIds":197,"teamNames":205,"title":213},"326222712819159040","Iraq","Lucas Hernandez: France's 1-2 friendly loss to Ivory Coast is better now than June 16 World Cup opener vs Senegal, with Northern Ireland test next.","338124609578602497","327115069915664384","France vs Iraq","2026-06-04T22:32:57Z","hernandez-france-loss-better-now-than-june-16","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FLucas-hernandez-apres-la-defaite-1-2-de-la-france-contre-la-cote-d-ivoire\u002F1681942#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[116,188,113,163,198,199,200,123,176,201,202,203,87,204],"326257664243798016","326257535885512704","326222712013852672","326257556060114944","326257565845426176","326257695210344448","326222712898850816",[127,189,114,164,206,207,208,134,183,209,210,211,102,212],"Northern Ireland","Lille","Iran","Estudiantes L.P.","Mallorca","Signal","Qatar","Hernandez: France Loss Better Now Than June 16"]