War, tariffs, and a team that might not show: Inside the most politically fraught World Cup ever
The World Cup has never been free of politics, yet this year’s event may be in a league of its…
NJ Transit scrambles to defend $150 tickets for 9-mile World Cup ride: ‘This isn’t price gouging’
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Trumpflation hits the World Cup: Fans face $80–$100 transit fares on top of $4,000-plus tickets
In an economy squeezed by tariffs, elevated fuel costs, and stubborn inflation, the FIFA World Cup w[……] Read More
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now
When FIFA awarded the 2026 World Cup to North America, the pitch was irresistible. The U.S. was s[……] Read More
World Cup to allow 3-minute ad breaks mid-game
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World Cup safety is in jeopardy due to funding chaos and a lack of security coordination
As yesterday marked 100 days until the World Cup kickoff, some fans wagered on tournament favorites[……] Read More