The World Cup Of Greed? Tournament Has Earned That Reputation
It's a little more than two months to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, and the tournament already has earned the reputation of greed.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) presents US President Donald Trump a FIFA world Cup ticket for the final match in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 22, 2025. Trump announced the 2026 World Cup draw will be held on December 5 at Washington's Kennedy Center. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Regardless of what transpires on the soccer pitch, this summer's big soccer tournament already has the reputation of the World Cup of Greed.
It seems everyone wants part of the big pot of gold, whether it is FIFA, with its ridiculous ticket prices or local municipalities trying to gauge out the public for a profit. FIFA's exorbitant ticket prices and headlines have been well documented over the last several months. WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN - Pool/Getty Images) Getty Images No April Fool’s joke The latest update came on April 1, when the last phase ticket sale was opened to the public. It was no April Fool's joke for those fans who wanted to purchase tickets.
When those individuals logged onto FIFA's portal, many were forced to wait hours before they were even allowed to enter. And some fans were directed by the world soccer's governing body to the wrong portal, forcing an event longer wait. When they finally got through, fans discovered higher ticket prices than in previous windows.
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