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FIFA’s World Cup ticket climbdown a welcome step but doesn’t go far enough

Amid never-ending criticism over the price of World Cup tickets next summer, FIFA was quick to point to a “more affordable” option when it rolled out tickets at $60 for loyal fans of individual ...
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FIFA not entirely to blame for World Cup ticket prices. But it made one big mistake

Is the goal of the World Cup to maximize revenue for FIFA, or to give the most passionate — including local — fans the chance to attend matches? Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFP / Getty Images This ...
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After outcry over World Cup prices, FIFA will sell $60 tickets — but there's a catch

FIFA said it would sell $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final. However, only for supporters of qualified teams can get them. And the actual number of available tickets is limited. FIFA ...
The Nation

Zohran Mamdani Is Right to Call Out FIFA. But He Doesn’t Go Far Enough.

Mamdani is right to hold FIFA accountable for fleecing its fans. But cheaper prices won’t matter if you end up in the back of an unmarked van. Ad Policy New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani ...

After outcry over prices, FIFA to sell $60 tickets for the World Cup — with a catch

FIFA said it would sell $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final — but only for supporters of qualified teams.