Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
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FIFA have come in for criticism for the inflated prices of tickets at World Cup 2026 in US, Canada and Mexico.
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x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump stands on stage after receiving the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup [Jacquelyn Martin/AP] By Reuters Published On 8 May 2026 8 May 2026 President Donald Trump is the latest person to take a shot at the sky-high World Cup ticket prices, saying he would not pay $1,000 to watch the United States play against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles.
Trump said he was unaware of the prices football fans are being asked to pay to watch a group-play match at the World Cup.
“I did not know that number,” Trump told The New York Post. “I would certainly like to be there, but I wouldn’t pay it either, to be honest with you.”
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