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Why is the World Cup such a rip-off?

Why is the World Cup such a rip-off?

The Athletic FC Podcast
Apr 14, 2026 44 min
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<p>With fewer than 60 days before the World Cup begins - the eye-watering cost of tickets remains a contentious issue.</p><br><p>So will this be the most expensive football tournament ever?</p><br><p>And if so, who is this World Cup actually for?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>Guests: Adam Crafton, Matt Slater, Henry Bushnell</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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