Explained: How fans can attend FIFA World Cup 2026 final pre-match press conference?
Spain have reached the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FIFA will hold the FIFA World Cup 2026 final press conference in front of paying spectators, who must pay more than $80 (£60) to hear FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the managers and players from the two finalists discuss Sunday’s match in New Jersey.
Major football finals, such as the FIFA World Cup and Champions League, are typically preceded by news conferences that are exclusively held in front of reporters and broadcasters the day before the game.
However, FIFA is eliminating the customary preview press conference the day before the game and only permitting a restricted number of spectators to attend the event on Friday, matchday two, at the Javits Centre in New York City.
FIFA to allow fans to attend the pre-FIFA World Cup 2026 final pre-conference
However, the fans will have two options to buy the pass in order to watch the press conference.
For the Friday news conference, a one-day adult entry costs $81.54 (£60.25), while a four-day family pass costs $857.04 (£633.24).
Coaches and players from the other teams will be there, but spectators will only be permitted to watch and not ask questions of the competitors.
Fanatics stated in an event promotion:
“Fans will have the rare opportunity to see both finalists take the stage just days before the World Cup final, hearing directly from players and team representatives as they prepare for sport’s biggest match.”
“Special guests: Gianni Infantino and more coming soon.”
The World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday will pit European champions Spain against the victors of Wednesday’s England-Argentina semi-final.
How much fans will have pay to watch the pre-FIFA World Cup 2026 final pre-conference?
They will have to pay $80 (£60).
When is the pre-FIFA World Cup 2026 final pre-conference?
On Friday, 18 July.
Where will FIFA World Cup 2026 final pre-conference it be held?
At Javits Centre in New York City.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.