World Cup in Mexico: Too-Pricey Tickets Leave Stadiums Half-Empty

World Cup in Mexico: Too-Pricey Tickets Leave Stadiums Half-Empty

Thousands of empty seats at a World Cup match in Guadalajara show FIFA's problem: ticket prices were set for rich international visitors, not ordinary Mexican fans. For games without famous stars, locals simply can't afford to go. If this happens repeatedly across Mexico, the country's leaders will pressure FIFA to change how it prices tickets.

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