Is the most expensive World Cup in history worth the cost for travelling fans? (opens original article in a new tab)

Traveling fans face high costs for attending the expensive World Cup, with some using RVs to save money while economists question its accessibility for non-wealthy supporters.

• A group of Australian fans traveled to the World Cup in North America using an RV to reduce costs
• Many fans spent tens of thousands of dollars on travel, accommodation, and tickets for the event
• An economist stated that the World Cup is only accessible to the wealthy and criticized FIFA's pricing model
• FIFA claims all revenue is reinvested into football, but faces scrutiny over ticketing practices
• The World Cup generates significant profits for FIFA, with $3.38 billion net profit in 2022