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Pedro Camacho

Trump Questions World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Fan Backlash, Says He 'Wouldn't Pay It Either'

President Donald Trump (Credit: AFP / Jim WATSON)

President Donald Trump said he "wouldn't pay" current ticket prices for the U.S. men's national team's opening World Cup match, adding his voice to growing criticism over costs and softening demand surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Speaking in an interview with the New York Post cited by The Athletic, Trump reacted to reports that the cheapest tickets for the United States' opening game against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles initially cost more than $1,100.

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