© 2025 WRVO Public Media
NPR News for Central New York
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

FIFA World Cup fans are outraged over what they say are unprecedented ticket prices

By Rafael Nam
Published October 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM EDT

Many soccer fans were excited for the men's World Cup to come to the U.S. next year but their anticipation turned to outrage when they saw the ticket prices FIFA is planning to charge.

Copyright 2025 NPR
Rafael Nam
Rafael Nam is NPR's senior business editor.
WRVO is at a critical moment.
Recent cuts to federal funding are challenging our mission to serve central and upstate New York with trusted journalism, vital local coverage, and the diverse programming that informs and connects our communities. This is the moment to join our community of supporters and help keep journalists on the ground, asking hard questions that matter to our region.

Stand with public media and make your gift today—not just for yourself, but for all who depend on WRVO as a trusted resource and civic cornerstone in central and upstate New York.
Support WRVO now