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Could the World Cup turn into a bit of a bust?

NPR | By Rafael Nam
Published April 27, 2026 at 3:42 PM CDT

Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are disillusioned with ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they are deciding not to come — raising concerns across the travel industry.

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Rafael Nam is NPR's senior business editor.
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