US Soccer icon Eric Wynalda has sharply criticised Timothy Weah for speaking out about ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The former United States forward objected to Weah’s recent comments regarding what he described as prohibitively expensive tickets that could prevent many supporters from attending the tournament.
Wynalda aligned himself with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has indicated players should prioritise on-field responsibilities.
Wynalda urges Weah to stay in his lane
Addressing Timothy Weah’s remarks, Eric Wynalda argued that national team players should avoid weighing in on commercial aspects of the World Cup.
He expressed approval of Pochettino’s handling of the situation and suggested the coach is maintaining focus within the squad.
“This isn’t the Grammys. You don’t get to go up there and lecture the public on some political b——-. Pochettino, he doesn’t give a s—. I loved what he did with Timothy Weah.”
“Again, Timothy Weah, dude, shut up! Nobody’s evil, and it’s not your place to talk about tickets to a World Cup. It’s not. Okay?”
References 1994 leadership example
Wynalda dismissed broader discussion about pricing, stating that fans are chiefly interested in performances and results.
He stressed that wearing the national team jersey should come with singular focus during a World Cup cycle.
“Nobody cares! Nobody cares. You put the jersey on, put your hand on your heart, and play the damn soccer game. That’s what we care about. And that’s what Mauricio Pochettino has locked in on.”
Drawing a historical parallel, Wynalda added that the situation with Pochettino is similar to 1994, with what Bora Milutinovic was able to achieve with the USMNT at the World Cup.
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