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FIFA 2026 World Cup faces financial controversy over ticket prices and host city costs
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · The Economic Times
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing criticism regarding high ticket prices.
Host cities are concerned about the financial burden of covering tournament expenses.
The current financial model raises questions about potential losses for host locations.
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