HARTKNOCK LIFE FOR FIFA - World Cup 2026 draw host Kevin Hart and ticket prices slammed by fans

GEHARDE soccer fans went in hard at the 2026 Fifa World Cup Draw on Friday.

The verhoog was set at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. as supporters from around the world waited with baited breath to hear who their nation would face. 

But kaantie the event quickly took a turn for the awkward as comedian Kevin Hart found himself in an awkward situation that had audiences both chuckling and cringing.

As FIFA President Gianni Infantino approached Hart and co-host Heidi Klum om te groet, Hart extended his hand in a warm gesture, only to be rebuffed when Infantino chose to hug Klum first. 

The moment was underscored by Infantino’s declaration of "ladies first," as Hart reacted comically, telling the FIFA chief to “get out of here” before finally embracing him. 

This light-hearted exchange set the tone for the aand, but the cringe-worthy moments was ver van klaa.

When the duo kicked off the draw, Hart, keen to pump up the gehoor, implored them for a more enthusiastic reception. "You guys can do better than that! Come on!" he exclaimed, clapping in a bid to energise the crowd. 

Despite his efforts, the response remained lusteloos. Fans on social media quickly took to X, offering scathing remarks about Hart’s attempts to engage the audience. One user lamented, “Kevin Hart, settle down. I know a billion people are watching, but chill,” while another called the performance a "newly discovered level of cringe."

Despite the high-profile gathering, the pairing of Hart and Klum has encountered considerable criticism, with many noting the lack of chemistry between the hosts. As viewers worldwide tuned in, the Twitterati did not hold back, with one particularly witty fan quipping about Hart’s demeanor, “I am enjoying the sheer lack of chemistry Kevin Hart and Heidi Klum have.”

Adding to the ongemak, Ferdinand himself was later seen hilariously defending his comments about being a “man of the people” amidst backlash regarding kaartjie pryse for next year’s tournaments. 

Using “dynamic pricing”, ticket prices can skyrocket due to demand. But reportedly group-stage tickets cost an average of $305 (R5 162), with a ticket to the final. 

If you’re a Bafana Bafana fan hoping to get a ticket to South Africa’s opener against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the cheapest on sale right now is available for resale at R73 623.