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[Silvia]

No one will boycott it.

 

[Milton]

No one will boycott it.

judging by the prices of tickets yeah doesn't seem likely

 

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judging by the prices of tickets yeah doesn't seem likely

I agree. Even US lawmakers have officially stepped in. Just this week (March 2026), nearly 70 members of Congress sent a letter to FIFA calling the pricing an "exclusionary enterprise." When seeing the US play Australia in Seattle costs a minimum of $265 for the worst seat in the house, it’s hard to argue otherwise.

 

[Wally]

I agree. Even US lawmakers have officially stepped in. Just this week (March 2026), nearly 70 members of Congress sent a letter to FIFA calling the pricing an "exclusionary enterprise." When seeing the US play Australia in Seattle costs a minimum of $265 for the worst seat in the house, it’s hard to argue otherwise.

But tickets to World Cup have always been very expensive. My uncles have been going to every single one the past 25 years. They get tickets no matter what and they have always been very expense. Just supply and demand.

 

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HotelNews reports ticket prices for the World Cup have a moderate impact on inbound tourism, primarily shifting the visitor mix toward wealthier fans and corporate groups while reducing the number of matches attended and trip lengths for price-sensitive travelers. Overall, the event's powerful draw often offsets higher costs, though extreme price hikes in tickets, hotels, and airfare can trim total arrivals and displace regular tourists.

According to Skift, Trump's restrictions and politicized border enforcement have been cited as drivers of a decline in inbound travel interest and bookings and a fall in inbound tourism overall.

 

[Betsy Ross]

HotelNews reports ticket prices for the World Cup have a moderate impact on inbound tourism, primarily shifting the visitor mix toward wealthier fans and corporate groups while reducing the number of matches attended and trip lengths for price-sensitive travelers. Overall, the event's powerful draw often offsets higher costs, though extreme price hikes in tickets, hotels, and airfare can trim total arrivals and displace regular tourists.

According to Skift, Trump's restrictions and politicized border enforcement have been cited as drivers of a decline in inbound travel interest and bookings and a fall in inbound tourism overall.

I doubt any of that will slow down sales. There are fans all over the world that will jump and get them. Especially this year because some games are in Mexico too. And since it's in the USA it's easy for many Mexicans to attend games. I have a lot of Argentine friends that already have their tickets. But they are on the wealthier side.

 

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some games are in Mexico

Don't forget Canada. 🙂

 

[Wally]

Don't forget Canada. 🙂

Oh yeah Canada. Are they still a country? Seriously, I don't know anyone going to Canada for the World Cup but I do have Argentine friends going to Kansas City to go to games. I didn't even know they were playing there but a friend told me he has tickets to go there.

 

[ben]

You can see the schedule here. I'm going to Guadalajara on June 18. I can't wait!

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[Johnny]

You can see the schedule here. I'm going to Guadalajara on June 18. I can't wait!

I just bought a new apartment in Guadalajara. I will try to go down for the World Cup if I can. What part of town are you staying in @ben? When you going? I may be there. Or if not you can rent out my apartment. It should be done by then. I just hired an interior designer now.

 

[ben]

I just bought a new apartment in Guadalajara. I will try to go down for the World Cup if I can. What part of town are you staying in @ben? When you going? I may be there. Or if not you can rent out my apartment. It should be done by then. I just hired an interior designer now.

Hi Johnny! If you go let me know. I would love to meet you. I am going with 3 of my other friends. I am staying at Mike's apartment. I rented it. I can't wait to check out Guadalajara. I have never been there but I heard good things about it.

Here is the apartment I rented. I'm going June 17-20. I sent you my Whatsapp via direct message.

Condo in Zapopan · ★4.99 · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3.5 baths

❤️Ultra Luxurious 3 Bedroom w/ 3.5 Bath 5 STAR❤️

www.airbnb.com

 

[Betsy Ross]

Hi Johnny! If you go let me know. I would love to meet you. I am going with 3 of my other friends. I am staying at Mike's apartment. I rented it. I can't wait to check out Guadalajara. I have never been there but I heard good things about it.

Here is the apartment I rented. I'm going June 17-20. I sent you my Whatsapp via direct message.

Condo in Zapopan · ★4.99 · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3.5 baths

❤️Ultra Luxurious 3 Bedroom w/ 3.5 Bath 5 STAR❤️

www.airbnb.com

Incredible apartment Mike! I didn't know you had properties in Mexico too. I thought you only had apartments in Buenos Aires. I read some of those reviews. Congratulations! That view looks awesome!

 

[Johnny]

Hi Johnny! If you go let me know. I would love to meet you. I am going with 3 of my other friends. I am staying at Mike's apartment. I rented it. I can't wait to check out Guadalajara. I have never been there but I heard good things about it.

Here is the apartment I rented. I'm going June 17-20. I sent you my Whatsapp via direct message.

Condo in Zapopan · ★4.99 · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3.5 baths

❤️Ultra Luxurious 3 Bedroom w/ 3.5 Bath 5 STAR❤️

www.airbnb.com

Just got your message @ben! I just sent you a Whatsapp. That's a great apartment! You won't believe this but I just bought an apartment on the same floor! That's the apartment I'm furnishing now. Mike is going to manage that apartment too. If I go in June I will see you and we can plan some things. I've stayed in that apartment many times over the past 7 years. You're going to love it! My apartment is on the same floor. There are only 3 apartments on that floor.

I tried to get Mike to come down for the World Cup then but he is in Asia all summer. I hope we can meet up.

 

[Johnny]

Incredible apartment Mike! I didn't know you had properties in Mexico too. I thought you only had apartments in Buenos Aires. I read some of those reviews. Congratulations! That view looks awesome!

Betsy the view is 100 X better in person. Probably the best in the city. Nothing obstructing the view because there is a golf course in front and a huge museum in front so nothing will block the view. I just sold one of my other apartments in Guadalajara and Mike bought the one next to him. I'm finishing it in the next few months. I will post a link to it once it's done.

We also partnered and bought an Oceanview penthouse apartment they are building in Cabo, Mexico now. It's almost done. Probably in October it will be done. I can't wait!

 

[Cheap Bastard]

But tickets to World Cup have always been very expensive. My uncles have been going to every single one the past 25 years. They get tickets no matter what and they have always been very expense. Just supply and demand.

One of my friend does the same thing. He hasn't missed a match no matter where it is anywhere in the world. Some years he has spent a fortune.

Hi Johnny! If you go let me know. I would love to meet you. I am going with 3 of my other friends. I am staying at Mike's apartment. I rented it. I can't wait to check out Guadalajara. I have never been there but I heard good things about it.

Here is the apartment I rented. I'm going June 17-20. I sent you my Whatsapp via direct message.

Condo in Zapopan · ★4.99 · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3.5 baths

❤️Ultra Luxurious 3 Bedroom w/ 3.5 Bath 5 STAR❤️

www.airbnb.com

That place looks great! You will like Guadalajara. Go over to Andares mall. You look like you are close. You will never see so many beautiful girls in Mexico than that mall. The place to be seen!