Is the World Cup worth the $1-billion cost?
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Is the World Cup worth the $1-billion cost?
PUBLISHED JUNE 24, 2026
We asked some soccer fans in Vancouver if the World Cup is worth the $1-billion price tag for the games Canada is hosting.
ALEX MIGDAL
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