- The FIFA World Cup will take place in North America this year, and is shaping up to be the most expensive for fans to attend yet.
- Some fans say they are spending thousands of dollars to see the biggest event in sports.
- Business Insider spoke to 8 people about what they are spending and how they plan to make it work.
In the statement to Business Insider, FIFA said it is “focused on ensuring fair access to our game for existing and prospective fans.”
It added that it reinvests revenue from the tournament to support the development of men’s, women’s, and youth soccer around the world.
Though most fans Business Insider spoke to said they believed the prices were high, the overall feeling is one of excitement. Zingkhai said, despite the costs, he’s glad he can make it to the World Cup.
“My mom, actually, the other day, told me, ‘Oh, so will I see you on television?’ You know, like she was so innocent, maybe you will be in the crowd,” he said.
“I wish I could get a ticket for England, Portugal, Argentina games, but I mean, I could not afford it, but I’m happy. I’m happy with what I got,” he added.
