"Fifa president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly insisted that "the world will be welcome" during next summer's men's World Cup, which will be held mostly by the USA, with some matches in Canada and Mexico. "We'll bring the world to the United States of America," the Swiss said earlier this year. "The world loves America, whatever some might say." But the nearer the start of the tournament draws, the more scrutiny is being placed on whether the USA will be quite as welcoming as Infantino insists."
"Last week the first batch of tickets for next summer's matches went on sale, with more than 4.5 million fans entering a draw for a chance to buy them. Immediately, Fifa's approach to pricing drew significant backlash. Fifa has not formally revealed a full price list, but they are being listed online by fans who were successful in the draw after spending hours in digital queues last week."
Organizers asserted that "the world will be welcome" at the 2026 men's World Cup, to be hosted mainly in the USA with matches in Canada and Mexico. Rising political violence, state troop deployments in major cities, and a tougher immigration stance have contributed to national division and disruption. More than 4.5 million fans entered the initial ticket lottery, and pricing provoked immediate backlash. General-admission opening-match tickets are listed around $560–$2,235 versus Qatar's $55–$618 range. Final tickets start near $2,030 and reach up to $6,000, with hospitality expected to be much higher and a tiny share of $60 seats available.
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