[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-trump-surprised-by-high-world-cup-ticket-prices-says-he-wouldn-t-pay-either":43,"news-related-trump-surprised-by-high-world-cup-ticket-prices-says-he-wouldn-t-pay-either-en":77,"news-related-match-trump-surprised-by-high-world-cup-ticket-prices-says-he-wouldn-t-pay-either-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},"In a recent statement that has caught the attention of football fans worldwide, United States President Donald Trump has weighed in on the cost of attending the FIFA World Cup. The former president expressed his surprise at the high prices being charged for tickets to the tournament, suggesting that even he finds the expense difficult to justify.\n\nTrump's comments come as fans and analysts continue to discuss the financial barriers to attending major international football events. The World Cup, which draws millions of viewers and thousands of attendees from across the globe, has long been associated with premium pricing for its marquee matches. However, the current ticket prices appear to have reached a level that even a prominent figure like Trump finds noteworthy.\n\nDuring his remarks, Trump stated plainly that he \"wouldn't pay it either,\" aligning himself with the sentiments of many ordinary supporters who have voiced concerns about the affordability of attending the tournament. This statement underscores a growing conversation about accessibility in elite sports, where the cost of live attendance can often put the experience out of reach for average fans.\n\nThe World Cup remains one of the most-watched sporting events on the planet, with billions tuning in to see their national teams compete. Yet, the in-stadium experience is increasingly becoming a luxury commodity. Ticket prices for high-profile matches, including the final and semi-finals, have seen significant increases in recent editions of the tournament, prompting debates among fan groups and consumer advocates.\n\nTrump's public commentary on the issue adds a high-profile voice to the discussion. As a figure known for his business acumen and personal wealth, his admission that the prices are too steep sends a powerful message about the perceived value of the tickets. It also highlights the broader challenge organizers face in balancing revenue generation with fan engagement and accessibility.\n\nThe FIFA World Cup continues to be a global spectacle, but the cost of participation—whether through travel, accommodation, or tickets—remains a significant hurdle for many. Trump's remarks may fuel further calls for pricing reforms or increased transparency in how ticket costs are determined for future tournaments.\n\nBased on reporting from Sport | DR.","news","US President Donald Trump expresses surprise at the steep cost of World Cup tickets, stating he also wouldn't be willing to pay the prices. 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