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FIFA President Defends High World Cup Ticket Prices

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the high cost of World Cup tickets on Tuesday, comparing them to the price of attending college football games in the United States.

Infantino stated that group stage tickets are cheaper than $300 and argued that fans cannot watch college football in the U.S. for less than that amount. grenadier.co.za

He emphasized that FIFA operates on market rates and is a nonprofit, noting that while secondary resale prices can be exorbitant, the organization does not control those specific fees.