๐บ๐ธ โฝ Can #US President Donald #Trump profit politically from the 2026 #WorldCup?
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, begins June 11 amid substantial fan enthusiasm, particularly among soccer supporters in the US market. The tournament is simultaneously overshadowed by significant controversy over FIFA's record-high ticket prices and unsold inventory; critics argue the resale marketplaceโwhich collects 30% of proceedsโwas designed to extract maximum revenue from fans, contributing to approximately 170,000โ180,000 tickets remaining unsold immediately before opening.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets emphasize fan enthusiasm and increased interest in soccer related to the US hosting the World Cup.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets emphasize concerns about FIFA's aggressive profit-seeking strategy and the risks of empty stadiums due to record-high ticket prices.
FRANCE 24 journalists Taise Parente, Selina Sykes, James Vasina and Kethevane Gorjestani discussed this during a live on everything you need to know about the World Cup before kick-off this Thursday, June 11.
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