Kansas City Struggles To Overcome Worsening World Cup Disappointment

At the outset of World Cup prep . . . One of our favorite readers did a bit of math the attempted to myth-bust so much hype about 650K visitors . . . 

"8 matches at Arrowhead - stadium capacity est. 70,000 times 8 = 560,000" 

Today's message about the alleged financial benefit: 

"Only FIFA makes money."

 Meanwhile . . .

We notice amid worsening global financial hardship, EPIC World Cup prices have sparked global criticism. 

Here's a peek at the frustration trending around the world . . .  

"Instead of showcasing soccer on a global scale, the World Cup has become an apparent greedy cash grab from seemingly every entity involved."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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Soccer fans disappointed about high ticket prices for U.S. World Cup

A check at the United States' opening match against Paraguay shows a batch of face value tickets at nearly $2,000 for upper deck seats, and north of $4,000 for seats closest to the field.

FIFA's Infantino: World Cup tickets priced at U.S. market rate

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has again defended high ticket prices for this summer's World Cup and brushed off tickets being resold for the final at a cost of more than $2 million.

Kansas City Manager Mario Vasquez feels 'pretty good' about World Cup readiness

Kansas City Manager Mario Vasquez will celebrate one year in office this week as city hall makes its final preparations for the 2026 World Cup. He joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss next month's tournament and tourism concerns, along with his perspective on the Royals' plans to build a Crown Center ballpark.

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