Ian Wright says football becoming a ‘rich man’s game’ as he hits out at World Cup 2026 prices
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Ian Wright has condemned the cost of the upcoming World Cup as “scandalous”, highlighting exorbitant ticket and travel prices for fans.
FIFA has faced significant criticism for the high ticket prices for the tournament hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Travel expenses have also been a concern, with New Jersey initially setting a return train fare to MetLife Stadium at $150, later reduced to $98 following public scrutiny.
Wright argued that football is becoming a “rich man’s game”, citing the inaccessibility of major tournaments and the increasing trend of European finals moving behind paywalls.
He implores the footballing world not to allow these financial controversies to be overlooked once the competition commences, drawing parallels to past tournaments where issues were overshadowed.
