When even the President says he wouldn't pay the price, you know World Cup tickets have reached a whole new level. President Donald Trump recently weighed in on the soaring cost of attending the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup opener against Paraguay, and his reaction was blunt: "I wouldn't pay it either."

The match, set for June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, marks the start of the USMNT's highly anticipated home campaign. But getting in the door won't come cheap. According to Ticket Data, the cheapest available seat for the Paraguay clash is currently $980. Want to catch the second group stage match against Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle? That'll run you at least $1,017. Even the group stage finale back at SoFi against Turkey, while relatively more affordable, still starts at $709.

If you're dreaming of the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, brace yourself: the lowest-priced ticket is a staggering $8,416. Some resale listings have even soared past the $2 million mark, a figure that even caught the attention of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Infantino, speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, defended the pricing strategy. "We have to look at the market," he explained, noting that in the U.S., entertainment is a premium industry. He argued that setting tickets too low would simply fuel resale profits. In a lighthearted moment, he even joked that if someone actually pays $2 million for a final ticket, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke to make sure that he has a great experience."

For the everyday fan, these numbers are a tough pill to swallow. As the World Cup brings the world's biggest soccer stage to American soil, the question remains: how much is too much for a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Whether you're saving up for a single match or just watching from home, one thing is clear—this summer's tournament is as much about the action on the pitch as it is about the price tag at the gate.