As the 2026 World Cup draws closer, ticket prices have become a hot topic—and Andrew Giuliani isn't backing down from the debate.

The head of the White House Task Force on the 2026 World Cup recently addressed President Donald Trump's comments about the steep cost of tickets for next month's opening match. Trump told The New York Post he wouldn't pay the estimated $1,000 price tag to watch the U.S. men's national team take on Paraguay on June 12.

“I would certainly like to be there, but I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest with you,” Trump said.

Giuliani—the son of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani—responded by defending the pricing as a natural reflection of high demand. “We look to FIFA as a private entity here, we don't really believe in price controls,” he told The Financial Times. “That's kind of like what dynamic pricing can do.”

The 2026 tournament, hosted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated sporting events in history. According to the Associated Press, the cheapest official ticket for the U.S.-Paraguay opener is listed at $1,120 through FIFA's portal. For the final, prices start at $5,785, with premium seats climbing to $10,990.

“It actually shows just how sought-after it is to come to the United States for a World Cup,” Giuliani added.

But not everyone is convinced. The Athletic reported that throughout April, FIFA appeared to be releasing only a few dozen U.S.-Paraguay tickets per day. Meanwhile, resale platforms are now offering plenty of seats for that match at prices lower than FIFA's official rates.

Despite this, FIFA spokespeople maintain that “ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup remain strong with a high degree of interest for all matches.”

Whether you're planning to catch the action live or cheer from home, one thing is clear: this World Cup is generating as much buzz off the pitch as on it.