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We Finally Care About Soccer. It Only Cost $15,000 a Seat.

The priciest sporting event in U.S. history includes a TSA warning about Ranch.

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Rani Monson
Jul 19, 2026
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The  2026 World Cup is the priciest sporting event in U.S. history
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Post-Game Report: Updates on the World Cup Financials

July 22, 2026: the over-time final game brought out the numbers.

  • $1.2 billion: wagered predicting the World Cup winner

  • $51 million: to Argentina for its victory

  • $15 billion: revenue straight to FIFA, according to President Gianni Infantino, exceeding the expected $11 billion.

  • 25 million…

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