'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup
Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?
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Notable Quotes
"It's not really for individuals, I feel like it's for corporate America."
— Morten Oftedal , Other
"At the time I thought it was like daylight robbery. But looking at the way it's going, and the way that Fifa handled it, it probably wasn't such a bad deal."
— Iain Bagwell , Other
"It's an amazing feeling, I never thought I was going to a World Cup game."
— Admir Maric , Other
"Probably not."
— Aida Tucic , Other
"It's not really for individuals, I feel like it's for corporate America."
— Morten Oftedal , Other
"At the time I thought it was like daylight robbery."
— Iain Bagwell , Other
"It's an amazing feeling, I never thought I was going to a World Cup game."
— Admir Maric , Other
"We were a little trepidatious just because the tickets prices started to become, like, crazy."
— Aida Tucic , Other
"Infantino has defended the overall pricing strategy by pointing to limited supply and high demand."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
Key People
A supporter from Bosnia and Herzegovina who attended the World Cup.
One of the fans from Bosnia and Herzegovina who attended the World Cup.
A supporter of Bosnia and Herzegovina who attended the World Cup in Toronto.
One of the fans from Bosnia and Herzegovina who attended the World Cup.
President of FIFA.
A British fan living in Atlanta who attended the World Cup with his son.
A Norwegian fan living in Atlanta who attended the World Cup with his father.
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Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?
An exploration of how the wealthiest fans are experiencing the World Cup, including private jets and exclusive accommodations, highlighting the disparity in fan experiences.
A critique of the steep price hikes for the 2026 World Cup, especially in the U.S., where tickets have soared to multiple times the cost of those from the 2022 Qatar tournament.
Scotland fans disclose the substantial amounts they've spent to attend World Cup matches, with some admitting to spending into the five figures, highlighting the financial burden of attending the tournament.
An in-depth look at the significant expenses fans in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are incurring to attend the World Cup, including ticket prices, travel, and accommodations.
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