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World Cup Kicks Off in US Amid Ticket Price and Visa Concerns
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- The FIFA World Cup has begun in the United States for the first time since 1994, with opening ceremonies and initial matches taking place.
- Despite growing enthusiasm, concerns over high ticket prices and visa issues, particularly under the Trump administration's immigration policies, have overshadowed the event.
- While some cities are embracing the global influx of fans, the sport's popularity in the US lags behind co-hosting nations.
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The FIFA World Cup has begun in the United States for the first time since 1994, with opening ceremonies and initial matches taking place. Despite growing enthusiasm, concerns over high ticket prices and visa issues, particularly under the Trump administration's immigration policies, have overshadowed the event. While some cities are embracing the global influx of fans, the sport's popularity in the US lags behind co-hosting nations.
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