""It felt very much like we're not going to care about the fans, or the event itself. We're not going to care about anything other than trying to appease this one person in order in the hopes that they may benefit FIFA in some way.""
""We always talked about going to a World Cup, and so we were like, oh, there's one in America! Just perfect, perfect timing.""
Ty Malugani was excited about the World Cup in North America, hoping to take his children. However, he faced disappointment due to exorbitant ticket prices, with the cheapest U.S. match costing nearly $1,600. The U.S. opening game tickets exceeded $6,700. Compounding the issue, FIFA's confusing ticket sales process and the awarding of the FIFA Peace Prize to President Trump alienated fans. Many, including Malugani, are now choosing not to attend the tournament due to frustration with FIFA and political policies.
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