Overview
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino publicly defended World Cup ticket pricing at the Milken Institute Global Conference.
- He said a quarter of group-stage seats cost under $300 and compared prices to U.S. college football, which a FIFA spokesperson clarified meant playoff and title games.
- Reporting shows many college football postseason tickets list below $300, though the national championship can exceed $3,000 on resale.
- Infantino said FIFA does not set prices on its official resale site, which charges a 15% fee to both buyer and seller.
- Fans continue to face steep costs despite a $60 supporters tier, with World Cup final listings topping $10,000 and occasional asks posted far higher.