US EditionMauricio Pochettino dismisses criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah
Coach Mauricio Pochettino said players should focus on performance and leave ticket pricing explanations to FIFA and federation officials amid criticism of high costs.
- On January 29, 2026, U.S. men's national team coach dismissed criticism of World Cup ticket prices during a call from Coral Gables, saying players shouldn't evaluate pricing.
- Amid strong demand, FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests and FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the prices, despite criticism from supporter groups.
- The coach said evaluating ticket prices is not the job of players, adding his duty is to prepare the U.S. men's national team to perform.
- Pochettino pointed out FIFA and federation officials should explain pricing, and media must ask them directly, as supporters warn many real fans will miss matches due to cost.
- Ahead of the World Cup running June 11 to July 19, the U.S. men's national team has friendlies on March 28, March 31, May 31, and June 6, with ticket prices up to $8,680 and $175 parking.
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CORAL GABLES, Florida, USA (AP) — U.S. team coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed Thursday’s criticism of the high prices of World Cup tickets made by the U.S. extreme Tim Weah. FIFA is charging up to $8,680 per entry for the tournament, which will take place from June 11 to July 19 in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, and up to $175 per parking spot. “It’s too expensive,” Weah said, quoted this month by the French daily Le Dauphiné. “I’m a little disa…
Mauricio Pochettino wants USMNT to keep focus on field — not World Cup ticket prices
Mauricio Pochettino didn’t seem interested in commenting on one of the most-talked-about issues of the upcoming World Cup — the sky-high ticket prices fans are being forced to shell out to attend matches.
The controversy was settled in the United States. The footballer of the selected Tim Weah criticized the values of the tickets for fans who will say present in the stadiums at the World Cup that will start on June 11, and received the reply of his coach Mauricio Pochettino. In an interview with the media The Athletic of two weeks ago, the American striker claimed to be “disappointed with the prices of the tickets” and in view of the cost of them…
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The ticket pricing for this summer’s FIFA World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has drawn criticism, including from one of the USMNT’s own, Timothy Weah. “It is too expensive,” began the USMNT international in an interview with Le Dauphiné. “Football should still be enjoyed by everyone. It is the most popular sport. This World Cup will be good, but it will be more of a show. I am just a bit disappointed by the ticket p…
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