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Terrina Jairaj

Forget the Ticket Costs, the Real Scandal at the FIFA World Cup Is What You Have to Pay Just to Keep From Dehydrating in the Stands

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11, and while the action on the field is just getting started, fans are already fuming over the eye-watering prices they’re being charged just to stay hydrated in the stands. A one-liter bottle of water inside the stadiums will cost you a staggering $10.49, and with temperatures in some host cities expected to hit 104 degrees Fahrenheit, that’s not just a rip-off – it’s a health hazard!

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