The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway in North America, with Houston hosting seven matches. The host city expects to draw half a million visitors and generate 1.5 billion dollars in economic impact. However, according to France 24, soaring ticket prices are keeping fans away—some local hotels are sitting half empty as travelers decide the cost of attending isn't worth it.

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