"I love to watch a lot of games. But for this World Cup, the tickets are too expensive, so my plan right now is only to follow Brazil. A final ticket is costing $4,000 or $5,000 [the current cheapest ticket is $4,185]. I think it's too much, but my feeling is that if Brazil is in the final, I have to be there."
"Pessao estimates he has spent $30-40,000 already. Tickets to Brazil's group stage matches in New Jersey, Philadelphia and Miami and likely round-of-32 match in Houston have cost upwards of $4000. The return air trip to Brazil $5000, and a combination of internal flights, accommodation, further match tickets and spending money are adding up fast."
Thiago Pessao, a dedicated World Cup fan, has attended numerous matches across tournaments but is struggling with the high costs of the 2026 event. He estimates spending $30-40,000 for tickets, flights, and accommodations, significantly more than previous tournaments. The price of tickets for Brazil's matches is particularly steep, with final tickets costing around $4,000 to $5,000. Pessao's commitment remains strong, but the financial burden and dynamic pricing for the upcoming tournament are causing him to reconsider his plans.
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