FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday. He also said FIFA lacks authority to influence U.S. visa decisions. A Somali referee was denied entry into the United States. Infantino said he helped secure entry for Iran’s national team into the United States. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, according to Dawn. The tournament features 48 teams and 104 games, reported by SeattleTimes.com. Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final started at $140 for group-stage games and reached up to $8,680 for regular seats and $73,200 for hospitality seats, according to SeattleTimes.com. FIFA raised the price for the 2026 World Cup final to $10,990 and then to $32,970, reported by SeattleTimes.com. FIFA offered 130,000 tickets at $60 to national federations for their regular supporters, according to SeattleTimes.com. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to generate $13 billion in total revenue, according to Dawn. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be held in New Jersey on July 19, reported by Dawn.