Trending Now - Megan Rapinoe Faces Backlash Over World Cup Ticket Promotion

WHO:

Fox News - Megan Rapinoe, a two-time USA World Cup winner, is involved in the controversy.

Daily Mail Sports - Rapinoe is 40 years old and recently split from Sue Bird.

WHAT:

Fox News - Rapinoe is promoting expensive FIFA World Cup hospitality tickets in a paid Instagram partnership post.

Daily Mail Sports - Fans are criticizing Rapinoe for her promotion of the FIFA commercial for World Cup tickets.

WHERE:

Fox News - The promotion is taking place on Instagram.

WHY:

Fox News - Rapinoe's fans are rejecting her promotion, labeling her a "shill" for selling luxury tickets.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - Rapinoe shared a video on Instagram to promote the hospitality tickets for the competition.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 19:36 UTC)

Megan Rapinoe, a two-time USA World Cup winner, is at the center of controversy after promoting expensive FIFA World Cup hospitality tickets in a paid Instagram partnership post. Fans are criticizing the 40-year-old athlete for her promotion, labeling her a "shill" for selling luxury tickets, especially after her recent split from Sue Bird. In her Instagram video, Rapinoe is facing backlash from supporters who feel betrayed by her involvement in the FIFA commercial.