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McGarvey and other lawmakers told FIFA a "financially exclusionary" dynamic pricing model is putting World Cup matches out of reach for many fans.
U. S. Rep.
Morgan McGarvey is among dozens of lawmakers calling on FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, citing a "financially exclusionary," dynamic pricing model that has placed matches out of reach for many fans. The World Cup will be hosted jointly by the U. S.
, Mexico and Canada in 2026, beginning in June . Forty-eight teams will compete in more than 100 matches. Host cities nearest to Louisville include Atlanta and Kansas City.
"Current pricing indicates that the least expensive group-stage tickets average over $200, while the lowest-priced tickets for the final match exceed $4,000," according to the letter, which was addressed to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. More: Louisville withdraws from FIFA World Cup base camp consideration Dynamic pricing allows ticket prices to fluctuate based on real-time demand. Earlier this year, FIFA reported record-breaking demand , with more than 500 million ticket applications entered during the random selection draw phase.