FIFA says it will release additional World Cup tickets starting 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday for all 104 matches, covering Categories 1, 2, 3 and newly introduced pricing tiers. The move comes after fan anger over added, more expensive categories, with FIFA attempting to widen access while keeping the new premium structure in place.
In a fresh nod to India’s sporting surge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the women’s cricket team for winning their maiden World Cup on home soil. Speaking on his Mann Ki Baat programme, he also recalled moments of pride tied to earlier achievements, highlighting both the women’s historic triumph and the men’s Champions Trophy success.
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Football fans are raging after reports that US transport authorities are jacking up prices just for the World Cup. New Jersey Transit is reportedly set to charge more than $100 for tickets from Penn Station in Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the tournament. Fans call it a disgrace, arguing tournament travel should not mean price gouging.
FIFA is finding it tough to sell India media rights for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups, forcing it to cut its asking price to $35 million. The reduction reflects a slowdown in sports broadcasting and limited interest from potential buyers. JioStar, the current rights holder, is viewed as the closest contender as FIFA continues to shop for deals.
Competitive sport is facing a jolt as a US envoy reportedly urged FIFA to replace Iran with Italy for the upcoming World Cup. The controversial suggestion, framed around Italy’s football pedigree and heritage, shifts attention from on-field performance to subjective criteria. FIFA and fans are left questioning whether such replacements undermine fair competition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s Women’s Kabaddi Team after they defended their Kabaddi World Cup title in Dhaka. India beat Chinese Taipei 35-28 in the final to secure a second straight championship, with Modi praising the team’s determination and their role in inspiring young athletes nationwide.
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A top US lawmaker, Sen. Chuck Schumer, has demanded FIFA pay World Cup public transportation costs after a report said New Jersey Transit may raise prices sharply. The Athletic reported fans could be charged over $100 for tickets traveling from Manhattan’s Penn Station to MetLife Stadium during the tournament, prompting Schumer’s call for FIFA to step in.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged tighter gun controls at tourist and archaeological sites after a deadly shooting near the Teotihuacan pyramids. She said better security is needed to stop people from entering protected tourist areas with firearms, as the country prepares to host World Cup matches in June.
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