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

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.
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Soaring ticket prices could help FIFA pull in $15B this World Cup cycle — where does the money come from, where does it go?

At soccer’s World Cup, the top scorer gets the “golden boot,” and the best goalkeeper is handed the “golden gloves.” This year’s tournament will also provide organizer FIFA with a golden opportunity ...