The Hill • June 16, 2026 12:57

Iran World Cup team ordered out of US right after opener, coach says

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The coach of the Iranian soccer team said that his team had to leave the U.S. shortly after its 2-2 draw against New Zealand to open the FIFA World Cup. Amir Ghalenoei said that officials did not give his team time to “recover” from the match before ordering them to return to Tijuana, Mexico. The...

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Iran World Cup team ordered out of US right after opener, coach says

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Do the World Cup's pricey tickets reflect US market rates and stop scalpers, as FIFA says?

FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important …

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The World Cup should signal the end of resellers and dynamic pricing

Fans are being taken advantage of by inflated ticket prices and fees, leading to empty seats at events, and politicians need to take action to protect fans from being fleeced.