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FIFA's World Cup ticket sales outraged fans. Now they are under investigation

FIFA's World Cup ticket sales outraged fans. Now they are under investigation
NPR Business Thursday 28 May 2026, 17:48 UTC By Rafael Nam 1 min read
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FIFA has always had a peculiar way to sell tickets to the World Cup. It never faced any major issues — until prices soared for the 2026 tournament.(Image credit: Win McNamee)

FIFA has always had a peculiar way to sell tickets to the World Cup. It never faced any major issues — until prices soared for the 2026 tournament.

(Image credit: Win McNamee)

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