World Cup Controversy

Empty seats seen at World Cup game

FIFA World Cup opens to empty seats amid ticket pricing controversy

Visible sections of empty seats in both of the FIFA World Cup's opening two games on Thursday were clear to see, with FIFA's controversial ticketing strategy backfiring

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Empty seats seen at World Cup game after controversy over ticket prices

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Empty seats at USA’s World Cup match after ticket price controversy

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World Cup ticket too expensive? FIFA president defends prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, and welcomed any investigation as U.S. states look into alleged unethical practices from the organization.

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Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa

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Soccer-Empty Seats At World Cup Match Renews Concerns Over Ticket Prices

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FIFA World Cup tickets remain out of reach for many as venues cater to the wealthy fans

secondary ticket markets and reselling are also driving up ticket prices

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'Chill, relax': Infantino says FIFA working on visa problems but cannot overrule governments

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FIFA’s Infantino says fans should ‘chill’ about ref denied US entry and defends ticket prices

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The Conversation: The World Cup controversy

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States, preventing him from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup —a move that drew outrage across the world.

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The biggest controversies in World Cup history

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World Cup opens under a cloud of controversies

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10 of the Wildest Moments in FIFA World Cup History Fans Still Talk About Today

The FIFA World Cup has been going on for 96 years and is one of the most-watched sporting events worldwide, so it's no surprise that the tournament has provided some of the most jaw-dropping moments i...

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SN 140: The 21 most infamous moments in FIFA World Cup history

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The Hottest World Cup in History Has Arrived

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USA World Cup captain Christian Pulisic sparked controversy with Donald Trump gesture

USMNT captain Christian Pulisic sparked debate after mimicking Donald Trump's signature double-fist-pump dance following a goal.

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Everything you missed from day one at World Cup 2026

Everything you missed from day one at World Cup 2026: Jimenez’s tears, hydration break controversy and empty seats - Mexico got the World Cup underway with a 2-0 win over South Africa but the match was undermined by three red cards,

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World Cup Ticket Price Controversy Continues, Canada’s Debut Sees Empty Seats

The exorbitant prices of tickets for the 2026 World Cup continue to have negative ramifications for FIFA, with over 1,000 of the 44,315 seats at BMO Field left unsold during Canada’s 2026 World Cup debut match against Bosnia & Herzegovina. The match had ...

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FOX faces massive backlash after World Cup broadcast leaves fans furious

FOX has only broadcast a single World Cup game and already in big trouble with millions of viewers nationwide.

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Why was Palestinian football chief denied US visa during FIFA World Cup 2026? Gianni Infantino responds to growing backlash

Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, has reportedly been denied a US visa during FIFA World Cup 2026 and remains in Mexico City after attending the opening match. Rajoub called the situation unfair,

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FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry

MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday “if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong.” FIFA priced tickets starting at $140 for the 48-nation,

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Controversy has followed this World Cup, but at the pub there was mostly joy

Arriving in Mogadishu, Artan was greeted with a hero's welcome and has now been assigned to officiate the UEFA Super Cup, one of Europe's highest-profile fixtures, between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain in August. Asked about the visa controversy on Thursday, Infantino had a blunt message: "Chill, relax."

Trump’s Border Crackdown Is Wreaking Havoc on the World Cup

Travel bans and other visa issues are creating problems for World Cup participants even before the whistle blows.

Trump Dubbed ‘The Soccer President’ Amid Growing World Cup Controversy

Donald Trump is being dubbed “the soccer president” as World Cup controversy grows. Fox Sports commentator Alexi Lalas praised Trump’s engagement with the FIFA men’s World Cup during a Thursday