President Donald Trump says he "wouldn't pay it either" when told the price to watch the United States play Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup opener could be $1,000.
The tournament kicks off June 11, with the U.S., co-hosting alongside Canada and Mexico, opening their campaign in Los Angeles on June 12. Trump, speaking to the New York Post, said he didn't know tickets were that expensive. "I would certainly like to be there, but I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest with you."
FIFA has faced backlash over its pricing strategy for the 2026 tournament. Most group-stage games are now priced based on the popularity of the teams, not a flat rate. Fans also face inflated prices on FIFA's official resale platform, with the governing body taking a 30% fee per transaction.
Trump added he would be disappointed if his supporters from Queens and Brooklyn couldn't attend, saying, "I would like to be able to have the people that voted for me to be able to go."