FIFA has significantly raised the price of its best available tickets for the World Cup final to $32,970, a drastic increase from the previous high of $10,990. This price hike has drawn criticism from U.S. politicians, including Democratic representatives Frank Pallone and Nellie Pou of New Jersey, who expressed concerns about FIFA's pricing practices in a letter requesting detailed information by May 22. They highlighted frustrations among fans regarding opaque pricing and alleged deceptive practices, including misleading seat maps and restricted ticket supply to manipulate demand. Infantino defended the increases, stating that ticket prices reflect the entertainment market in the U.S. and that resale prices often exceed the original ticket costs. Tickets for the semi-finals and group-stage matches are also priced significantly, with the most expensive semi-final ticket at $11,130. The controversy continues as FIFA's media office has not yet responded to the inquiries from Congress.