2026 World Cup: Guardiola slams ticket prices!

Pep Guardiola and the ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup are sparking debate: the Manchester City manager warns that football is becoming increasingly out of reach.

On the eve of an FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola broadened the discussion beyond the pitch by calling out the skyrocketing prices for the 2026 World Cup. His remarks come as ticket costs—especially in the United States—reach unprecedented heights.

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The Spanish tactician expressed his concern over this troubling trend:

"A very, very long time ago, the World Cup was a celebration of football’s joy. Everyone traveled across the globe to watch their country play."

He then doubled down:

"But now, in the modern era, it has become so expensive... Football is for the fans. This business doesn’t work without supporters."

A clear message, running counter to an increasingly elitist economic model.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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