Overview
- U.S. head coach Mauricio Pochettino said in a Zoom press conference from Coral Gables that players should speak on the field and not judge ticket prices.
- Tim Weah had told France’s Le Dauphiné that World Cup tickets are “too expensive” and warned many true fans will miss matches.
- FIFA’s framework includes baseline group-stage tickets at $60, a listed final price of $6,730, dynamic pricing, and purchase limits of four per match with a 40-ticket tournament cap, with outlets also reporting highs up to $8,680 and parking up to $175.
- FIFA confirmed the World Cup trophy will visit 38 cities across North America, starting Feb. 26 in Mexico, reaching Los Angeles on Mar. 24, and continuing in Canada from Apr. 10 over a 75-day tour.
- The tournament runs June 11–July 19 across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the USMNT set for friendlies against Belgium, Portugal, Senegal and Germany before opening against Paraguay on June 12 in Inglewood, California.