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news El Financiero 2026-06-08

Expensive World Cup Ticket Prices Alienate Mexican Football Fans

Exorbitant ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup are making football fans in Mexico indifferent to the event, with the cheapest resale tickets costing more than double the average monthly salary. This, coupled with the national team's poor performance and Mexico's co-host role with fewer games, has dampened enthusiasm.

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