FIFA World Cup fans are outraged over what they say are unprecedented ticket prices

By Rafael Nam

Published October 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM EDT

Many soccer fans were excited for the men's World Cup to come to the U.S. next year but their anticipation turned to outrage when they saw the ticket prices FIFA is planning to charge.

Rafael Nam

Rafael Nam is NPR's senior business editor.

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