We Investigated the Most Corrupt World Cup in History
World Cup tickets cost up to $11.5 million — you could get into the last WC for $11.
This time FIFA could rake in $13 billion using dynamic pricing, resales, and lax U.S. rules.
We found FIFA President Gianni Infantino funneling that money into keeping himself in power.
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And read more of Talib Visram’s reporting at talibvisram.substack.com
Producers: Talib Visram, Sam Ellis
Editor: Ben Johnson
Motion Designers: Sam Ellis, Ivan Rulyov, Mustafa Jasim
Videographers: Evan Carter, Luke Boelitz, Matthew Fisher
Video Production Manager: Isabel Atalaya
Video Production Coordinator: Jodi Clemens
Video Production Fellow: Astrid Dong
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@respectedprophet6247
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
6:42 trains to stadiums in the US 😂😂😂😂😂
@Nicolewuzup
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
this is Proof the mainstream reality is a SHAM
@GloveStudy
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
People of the World: "Wow, ticket prices so high?"
People of America: "Wow, ticket prices are surprisingly cheap"
@Oldergettingwiser
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
If you really are serious about sticking a pitchfork in a billionaire’s ass, quit buying their shit. Each thing we quit buying affects their bottom line. For instance, I use cash for any purchase I can. I’ve been boycotting Amazon for 3 years, so most of my purchases are made at local stores. The satisfaction of not giving Visa and Mastercard any of my money, priceless. Will I alone make an impact?
No, that’s where you all come in.
@Superliegebeest0
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
I dont even wanna watch it on TV for free.
@james_halpert
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
This completely unhinged and unashamed turbo-capitalism (some might call it late-stage) is so icky and repulsive, the US is becoming a bad joke. And they don't even realize it. I will not touch this world cup with a 10 foot pole.
@brn329
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
The players need to boycott this
@GGannzh
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
European here- it outrages me since decades that FIFA pays no taxes, is corrupt to the bones and a criminal organisation. 🤬🤬🤬🤬 They are not a nonprofit- they are well connected white collar criminals
@ShawnLH88
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
The richest country on earth crying about ticket prices is hilarious.
YOU DID THIS AMERICA!!!😂😂😂
@charlesmcclure8000
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
The US won't make it to the Olympics. I would avoid coming here
@Celestias
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
That Fifa Peace Prize was definitely well earned!
@mikeymoussey
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
5:27 why the duck does anyone from europe even go to this ugly nation
@rafaryuga18
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Capitalism at its finest, 2.000 usd is 6month of Jakarta’s minimum wage , 2 months of Tokyo’s minimum wage, and a 2 weeks of Singaporean median wage.
@danielramirez7902
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
When sports is a thing you can buy and sell,
the rich get to see the games,
and the poor go to hell.
This is FIFA’s management philosophy.
@mittenslopez
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
seeing japan and Netherlands cheapest seat was 900. nosebleeds too. Basically the cost of a roundtrip flight to japan from the usa.
@laurengin4581
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
how do the vast majority of football mad Mexico afford. they have vastly less ppp.
@josepg45
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
😂😂😂😂 i can't wait to see how bitter you guys are even it's a success
@feliciozo
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
no crying in the casino aka stop whining
@mrbutters08
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Each day everything is getting out of touch it's like everything is exclusively available for only the rich not for ordinary people like us
@DeviantmindOG
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
As long as they keep selling out everything… nothing is going to change
@israelduran9208
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Such a insult to people to call themselves a nonprofit
@chiefgilray
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Crazy what the prices are and what the hotels are charging
@johnbobby3339
June 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm
I know one thing for sure. If you buy a ticket for thousands of dollars I think something is wrong with you period.idiocy one or one.
Get popcorns call your friends and watch on your TV which is not going to robe you and use your money for other needs or be a human being and feed the homeless.
Imagine if no one buys this tickets.they will go for 40.00$ the next day.
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