Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices (opens original article in a new tab)

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized FIFA's high 2026 World Cup ticket prices, calling them unaffordable for most Mexicans, while her government launched initiatives to provide free public screenings and distribute tickets to low-income individuals.

• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized FIFA's high 2026 World Cup ticket prices, calling them unaffordable for most Mexicans
• FIFA's ticket prices for matches in Mexico ranged from $140 to $8,680, with final match tickets priced at $32,970 and resale prices up to $2.3 million
• Mexico's government launched a 'Social World Cup' initiative offering free public screenings and distributing tickets to low-income individuals