FIFA President Gianni Infantino has responded to mounting outrage over skyrocketing resale prices for the 2026 World Cup final, joking about the situation while defending FIFA’s official pricing structure.

Reports surfaced that some resale platforms were listing tickets for as high as $2 million, sparking global criticism from fans who accused organizers of allowing football’s biggest event to become inaccessible.

Infantino, speaking at a press briefing, dismissed the resale figures as exaggerated and outside FIFA’s control. In a light‑hearted jab, he quipped: “I’ll bring hot dog, Coke,” suggesting that fans should focus on the spirit of the game rather than inflated secondary market prices.

FIFA maintains that its official ticketing system offers more reasonable rates, but acknowledges that demand for the final — set to be played in New York’s MetLife Stadium — has fueled unprecedented resale markups.