It’s now just one month until the first game of this summer’s FIFA World Cup kicks off, and there is plenty to talk about already.
From diplomatic tensions to ticket pricing and travel costs, the tournament has been creating headlines before a ball has even been kicked, and that level of interest is only set to increase as we get closer to the opening game between Mexico and South Africa on June 11.
To help you make sense of everything that’s been happening both on and off the pitch, CNN Sports takes a look at the five things you need to know.
1. Ticket prices
This World Cup has already been no stranger to controversy, and perhaps the biggest so far is the cost associated with attending it.
Ticket prices for the matches have soared to new heights, deterring many fans from watching their teams play across North America.
The cheapest seats for the USA’s opening against Paraguay on June 12 are now costing over $1,000 each. Those prices soar even higher for the bigger matches, with tickets for the final now fetching up to $32,970.
Even President Donald Trump scoffed at some of the costs, telling the New York Post that “I wouldn’t pay it either, to be honest,” in reference to the four-figure price for USMNT tickets.
If you think those prices are already eye-watering enough, wait until you see the resale prices. FIFA has created a platform for ticket holders to resell seats for as much as people deem fit. The governing body doesn’t set the prices, but does take a 15% cut from both the buyer and seller.
These tickets are going for tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars. One ticket holder for the final is even reselling his seat, which is right at the back of the stadium, for over $11 million.
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