World Cup wallet-drain: fans pay thousands for tickets, travel and memories
TL;DR
Fans traveling to the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico report eye-watering costs—from hundreds of dollars per ticket to thousands for flights, hotels and transport—yet many say the once-in-a-lifetime experience justifies the price.
- ‘Daylight robbery but worth it’ - what fans are spending on World Cup BBC
- Which World Cup matches had empty seats? Breaking down attendance across the tournament - The Athletic The New York Times
- Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices AP News
- Fact-checking claims about 'unprecedented' demand for World Cup tickets PBS
- FIFA defends attendance figure amidst empty seats for South Korea vs. Czechia ESPN
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