15/08/2026
THE WORLD CUP'S BIGGEST FAILURE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SOCCER
The U.S. promised the world a party, but the stadiums are half-empty and international fans are staying home. Ticket prices are insane—over $1,000 in LA, $8,000 for the final—but that's not the real reason. Trump's immigration crackdown, ICE at matches, and a referee denied entry have turned the tournament into a political mess. Even FIFA reversed a red card after a presidential call. The U.S. wanted to show off, but it's repelling the very people it hoped to impress. What happened next shocked even the organizers...
This breakdown is wild—I had no idea the ticket prices and ICE stuff were this bad. Full story's here if you wanna see the mess: https://geni.us/ww-CBSnews