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So NPR recently reported on the FIFA World Cup ticket prices, and they are just astronomical.

Just a little background: The FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, and will be held in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States. There are 48 teams playing a total of 104 matches. Argentina actually won the last world cup in 2022.

Tickets are anywhere from $1,600 for the “nosebleed seats”, to $6,700 for the opening game. A parking pass for the matches in Boston is on average, $175 dollars. In Los Angeles, it’s $250. Talk about price gouging!

I looked at prices for the FIFA World Cup tickets in Georgia, and it’s about $2,200 for one ticket to attend the semifinals. To attend the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is about $9,300 for ONE TICKET. I mean, who’s going to be sitting in these stadiums? That’s ridiculous. You could spend a few weeks on the coast of Spain for that money, staying in a lavish hotel, eating churros con chocolate, poolside.

Speaking of hotels, bookings for the FIFA World Cup are not as high as anticipated, according to NPR. Because why? Maybe people from overseas don’t want to come to the US. The fear of being kidnapped and thrown into a detention prison is REAL.

There’s also a travel ban for many countries.

According to NPR, the Trump travel ban imposes travel restrictions for about three dozen countries, including teams that are actually participating in the World Cup, such as Iran. but Iran will be playing in the World Cup.

With gas and grocery prices continuing to rise, save your money, and watch the World Cup on TV.

If you want to support any of the American host cities for the FIFA World Cup, consider a donation to political campaigns for Democrats who represent those areas.