Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices shows FIFA’s ugly practices are lockstep with long history of sports shadiness
The article discusses the high ticket prices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, highlighting FIFA's questionable practices. It draws parallels between FIFA and the International Olympic Committee regarding their business dealings. The author reflects on a long history of ticket distribution issues in major sporting events.
- ▪FIFA is criticized for exorbitant ticket prices for the World Cup.
- ▪The article suggests that FIFA's practices mirror those of the International Olympic Committee.
- ▪There is a historical pattern of tickets for major events ending up in the wrong hands.
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equal time Phil Mushnick Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices shows FIFA’s ugly practices are lockstep with long history of sports shadiness By Phil Mushnick Published May 30, 2026, 2:58 p.m. ET Signage is seen at the New York New Jersey Stadium (temporarily renamed from MetLife Stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on May 29, 2026. AFP via Getty Images Throughout my 50 years covering sports for The Post, written about a recurring phenomenon: Tickets to the biggest events always end up in the wrong hands — no explanations given, no paid receipts provided.
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