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Why this year’s World Cup is so pricey

POLITICO talked to Florian Ederer, a professor at Boston University — and a soccer super fan.

Published July 2, 2026, 7:15 PM
Updated July 2, 2026, 7:28 PM3.2K
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Why this year’s World Cup is so pricey

POLITICO talked to Florian Ederer, a professor at Boston University — and a soccer super fan.

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