Who is the World Cup for anymore?
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9 min
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2 min
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What It Covers
FIFA's 2026 World Cup introduces dynamic pricing and hospitality packages, making tickets significantly more expensive than previous tournaments for average fans.
Notable Moment
NPR's Rafael Nam admits purchasing expensive hospitality seats despite criticizing FIFA's pricing strategy, demonstrating how FOMO affects dedicated soccer fans.
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