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Who is the World Cup for anymore?

Who is the World Cup for anymore?

The Indicator from Planet Money · NPR

November 11, 20259m 22s

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Show Notes

The World Cup is coming up, and it’s going to cost a pretty penny if you are hoping to attend. Today on the show, we talk to NPR Senior Business editor and World Cup superfan about why the 2026 World Cup will likely be the most expensive in history and why even finding a ticket is more difficult. 

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