FIFA World Cup 2026 is landing in Canada at a moment when ticket prices are disconnected from what fans are actually willing to pay. Bob Addison has been to Euro 2024. He knows the difference.

Vancouver's cheapest group stage ticket opened at $777. Knockout games are $800 a seat in Seattle. Prices have gone up as the tournament approaches, not down. Addison, who is part of the Canadian supporters group Canada Red and paid $50 for membership last September, still can't justify the window prices for games he could drive to in half an hour.

He is more bothered by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who reportedly wanted a motorcade to stop Vancouver traffic between the airport and downtown. Addison calls it demigod behaviour. Vancouver hosts seven games. He is hoping the next four weeks change how this all feels.

Topics: FIFA World Cup 2026, World Cup tickets Canada, Gianni Infantino FIFA, World Cup Vancouver Seattle, Canada Red supporters

GUEST: Bob Addison | @‌riobobbo

Originally aired on 2026-05-12

FIFA World Cup 2026 is landing in Canada at a moment when ticket prices are disconnected from what fans are actually willing to pay. Bob Addison has been to Euro 2024. He knows the difference.
Vancouver's cheapest group stage ticket opened at $777. Knockout games are $800 a seat in Seattle. Prices have gone up as the tournament approaches, not down. Addison, who is part of the Canadian supporters group Canada Red and paid $50 for membership last September, still can't justify the window prices for games he could drive to in half an hour.
He is more bothered by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who reportedly wanted a motorcade to stop Vancouver traffic between the airport and downtown. Addison calls it demigod behaviour. Vancouver hosts seven games. He is hoping the next four weeks change how this all feels.
Topics: FIFA World Cup 2026, World Cup tickets Canada, Gianni Infantino FIFA, World Cup Vancouver Seattle, Canada Red supporters
GUEST: Bob Addison | @&zwnj;riobobbo
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-12

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