Tim Weah doubles down on pricey World Cup tickets despite USMNT coach’s pushback
Tim Weah has reiterated his criticism of high ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup, despite pushback from USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino. At a recent event in New York, Weah emphasized the importance of athletes speaking out on community issues. He attended the announcement of 1,000 discounted tickets for local residents, highlighting the positive impact on the community.
- ▪Tim Weah criticized the high ticket prices for the World Cup, expressing disappointment in a January interview.
- ▪He attended an event with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to promote 1,000 discounted tickets for local residents.
- ▪USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino previously advised players to focus on their roles rather than ticket pricing.
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Soccer Tim Weah doubles down on pricey World Cup tickets despite USMNT coach’s pushback By Christian Arnold Published May 21, 2026, 11:36 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Tim Weah isn’t shying away from the controversy over ticket prices for the World Cup, even after U.S. Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino admonished his player earlier this year for discussing the topic. The USMNT winger attended Thursday’s announcement alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the 1,000 World Cup tickets that will be distributed to city residents at a special price of just $50.
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