World Cup 2026: Host Nations Open Tournament Amid Ticketing and Visa Issues

Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. have completed their opening World Cup matches with mixed results, overshadowed by controversy over ticket prices, empty seats, visa issues, and political tensions between the host nations. CGTN's Sally Ayhan spoke with Alex Lubyansky, General Manager and Head Coach of Detroit Metro FC, about FIFA's ticketing and revenue-sharing model. #bizshow #WorldCup2026 #FIFA #football #soccer #economy #NorthAmerica #ticketprices

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