World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the beautiful game's grand event (opens in new tab)

Covers 2 stories including World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host citiesCovered by 3 sources including Slate Magazine, Vox

On FIFA's resale marketplace, World Cup ticket prices have soared into four to six figures. By pricing out ordinary fans, soccer's organizing body risks hurting the image of the tournament.

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