World Cup

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Fans facing long queues and high prices for the 2026 World Cup, with a stark contrast to VIP arrivals.

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2026 World Cup: High costs, uneven economic impact

A commuter train ticket to a 2026 World Cup stadium in New Jersey will cost $100, a dramatic leap from the usual $12.

Ethan Caldwell·June 13, 2026

Fans enthusiastically watching a World Cup match in a crowded American sports bar, highlighting the surge in leisure and hospitality employment.

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World Cup anticipation boosts US leisure jobs

The US economy created 172,000 jobs in May, exceeding economists' expectations of 105,000, according to BBC .

Siobhan O'Malley·June 8, 2026