France24 (05/01/26)
FIFA recently announced it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over soaring prices for the 2026 finals in North America. Speaking to the media after the conclusion of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said high ticket prices for this year's tournament reflected "the reality of the market" in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Asked if he was worried that anger over ticket prices would harm the legacy of the 2026 World Cup, Grafstrom pointed out that revenues – estimated in the $13 billion range – would be pumped back into football. He remarks, "This is a true legacy through the [FIFA] Forward program, and in order to really develop the game of football in our member associations, this will have a true impact."
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