$25 tickets then, $10,990 now: What has changed since US last hosted FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams and significant changes in ticket pricing. Costs have surged dramatically since the 1994 tournament, with dynamic pricing now being implemented for the first time.
Why it matters
The massive scale and commercialization of the 2026 World Cup highlight the shifting economic landscape of global sports entertainment.
$25 tickets then, $10,990 now: What has changed since US last hosted FIFA World Cup? | Football News - The Times of India
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