With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out – NPR

1. With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out  NPR
2. The 2026 World Cup ticket saga, explained from start to (almost) finish – The Athletic  The New York Times
3. World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the beautiful game’s grand event  ESPN
4. The World Cup Is a Cash Grab. Fans Will Pay the Bill.  The Ringer
5. Why sky-high ticket prices have sent fans searching for alternative ways to get a World Cup experience  CNN

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