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Cairo’s new East Nile monorail, operational since early May, promises to ease traffic congestion with modern, driverless trains. However, tiered fares that cost up to 22% of the minimum wage for a daily commute leave many residents unable to afford it. Experts are divided on whether the project serves a wealthy minority or can become accessible to all.
New York and New Jersey’s top legal officers have subpoenaed FIFA over ticket pricing and seat accuracy for the 2026 World Cup. They cite widespread fan complaints about dynamic pricing that has driven costs to record highs and seating assignments that do not match what was purchased. The investigation targets the eight matches at MetLife Stadium, including the final.
From free fan festivals and Panini sticker mania to sky-high ticket prices and broadcasting rights standoffs in India and China, global football fans are buzzing with debate ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Political tensions over US-Israeli strikes on Iran have also stirred controversy, while the 48-team tournament promises 104 matches across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the US.
President Donald Trump criticized the high cost of 2026 World Cup tickets, saying he would not spend $1,000 to watch the U.S. team play and expressing concern that working-class Americans may be priced out. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the prices, comparing them to other major U.S. sporting events.
FIFA has updated its ticket resale policy for the 2026 World Cup matches in Toronto to comply with an Ontario law banning sales above face value. Tickets for other venues in the U.S. and Mexico can still be resold at higher prices.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended high World Cup 2026 ticket prices, saying they reflect US market demand despite fan criticism. He cited over 500 million ticket requests and noted that 25% of group-stage tickets are under $300. FIFA faces backlash over prices exceeding $2 million for final tickets on resale markets.
