Mexican President urges FIFA to lower 2026 World Cup ticket prices, citing inaccessibility for most citizens
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged FIFA to reconsider the high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, arguing that soccer should be more than just a business. Ticket prices range from $140 to $32,970, making them unaffordable for most Mexicans. Sheinbaum's government has faced criticism for prioritizing the tournament over social needs, and she has responded by promoting a "Social World Cup" initiative featuring free street festivals with giant screens for public viewing.
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· 2 pulledSoccer has to be something else.
All of this should prompt reflection, even within FIFA.
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