Fifa triples price of top World Cup final ticket to $32,970 as US politicians voice concerns

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Fifa has increased the price of top World Cup final tickets to $32,970, a threefold increase from previous offerings.
The governing body also listed other tickets for the final at $10,990, semi-final tickets ranging from $2,705 to $11,130, and US opener tickets from $1,120 to $2,735.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino justified the high prices by citing market rates in the US entertainment industry and the potential for higher resale prices.
US representatives Frank Pallone and Nellie Pou have written to Infantino, seeking details on Fifa's pricing, ticket availability, and resale marketplace fees.
The politicians expressed concerns about Fifa's 'opaque pricing, shifting rules and potentially deceptive practices,' and accused the organization of restricting ticket supply.
Fifa's Resale/Exchange Marketplace lists tickets for the final from $8,970 up to an astonishing $11,499,998.85, though Fifa does not control these prices but takes a fee.
Fifa's media office had not responded to requests for comment on the politicians' letter.

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