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FIFA president defends 2026 World Cup prices amid 150 million ticket requests
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Following the recent launch of limited $60 supporter tickets amid backlash, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended elevated pricing for the 2026 World Cup, citing unprecedented demand of 150 million requests in the first 15 days. Speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, he emphasized that revenues fund global soccer development for the 48-team tournament across the US, Canada, and Mexico.