Soccer Mad Mexico Turned Off by World Cup ‘Money-Grabbing’

Soccer Mad Mexico Turned Off by World Cup ‘Money-Grabbing’

Mexico is still deeply passionate about soccer, but extravagant ticket prices have shined a spotlight on income inequality and affordability issues, leaving some fans indifferent. Locals have also been turned off by a lackluster Mexican national team and the country being billed as a co-host but having a relatively small role with only about 13% of the World Cup’s 104 matches held there.

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