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Mexico President Calls for FIFA Reflection on World Cup Ticket Prices

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called on FIFA to reconsider the high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, stating that the cost is prohibitive for most Mexicans. She emphasized that soccer should be more about bringing people together than just a business venture. In response to the high prices, Sheinbaum's government has launched a "Social World Cup" initiative, organizing free public viewings of matches across Mexico. AI

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Mexico President Calls for FIFA Reflection on World Cup Ticket Prices

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    ‘All of this sould prompt reflection’: Sheinbaum says World Cup tickets are too expensive for most Mexicans

    “Soccer has to be something else,” she said, "a space for bringing people together, like all sports.”

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