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FIFA President Defends World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Controversy

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked he’d deliver a hot dog and Coke to anyone purchasing a $2 million World Cup final ticket, aiming to defuse backlash over record-breaking prices. The offer comes as four tickets for the final in New Jersey were listed at nearly $2.3 million each on FIFA’s resale platform, sparking accusations of exploiting fans. Infantino argued that inflated resale prices don’t reflect official costs, stating, "If you sell tickets too low, they’ll resell higher." He emphasized that 25% of group stage tickets cost under $300, comparing them to U.S. college games, while defending prices as aligned with major sports events.