Swinney Blasts FIFA Over World Cup Ticket Prices

0:00That's your update from Europe News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Scotland's first minister, John Swinney, is calling out FIFA over sky-high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, calling it the most. Expensive tournament ever. He's written directly to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, slamming their dynamic pricing model that's jacking up costs for games across Canada, the United States and Mexico. This comes right after Scotland's men's team punch their ticket to their first World Cup since 1998, with a thrilling win over, Denmark last year. Swinney says the prices are making it impossible for many fans to afford the trip, and, by the way, fans are feeling the squeeze hard, especially with the ongoing cost of living crisis, hitting wallets everywhere. Swinney points out that the Tardin Army, known as some of the best supporters in the game, are getting priced out of this historic moment after nearly 30 years away. In his letter, he stresses that football belongs to the fans in Urges FIFA

1:00to scrap the dynamic model for something fair and affordable, so more. People can join the party. FIFA's been reached out to you for a response, but for now, the push for cheaper tickets keeps building a Scotland gears up for their big return.