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Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2026, 7:42 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. It’s the most expensive.

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Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?

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