A stranger offered to pay for the World Cup trip I promised my sons, but couldn't afford. I thought it was a scam.

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The author with his twin sons at a World Cup Match in Seattle.
The author was able to take his twin sons to a World Cup match in Seattle because of the kindness and generosity of a complete stranger.

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I spent $750 on a World Cup ticket to see Scotland play. Days later StubHub said it wasn't available anymore.

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Katherine Howe bought a skirt to see Scotland play at the World Cup.

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I didn't realize how big a deal the FIFA World Cup was until my Airbnb bookings blew up.

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Jennifer Smith is listing this home, nicknamed Kentucky Cottage, on Airbnb during the FIFA World Cup.

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Check your LinkedIn DMs. You might have been asked to play in the World Cup.

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Pico Roberto Lopes of Cabo Verde celebrate during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cabo Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Roberto Lopes celebrates after Cape Verde and Spain drew 0-0 on Monday.

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The World Cup is coming to Atlanta. Small businesses hope it pays off.

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Cyrei Daniel owns the bakery Sweet Me Good.

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The European mind cannot comprehend US ad breaks during the World Cup

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Crysencio Summerville #24 of Netherlands tales a drink during a hydration break in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
Netherlands players during a hydration break in their game against Japan on Sunday.

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World Cup flightmare as Uruguay blames FIFA for travel chaos after an airplane mix-up

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Uruguay's national football team pose for a picture at Carrasco International Airport ahead of their departure to Mexico for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones department, Uruguay, on June 9, 2026.
Uruguay's team poses before departing Montevideo last Tuesday.

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I gave up a luxury cruise and scaled back my 60th birthday plans to afford an $11,000 ticket to the World Cup final

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May Lee and her father pose next to the 2014 Brazil World Cup mascot.
May Lee with her father at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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Resellers are trying to flip Mamdani's affordable New York-themed World Cup jerseys for as much as $1,000

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Zohran Mamdani
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani released affordable World Cup jerseys on Friday.

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Welcome to swag socialism: New Yorkers waited hours in line for Mamdani's affordable World Cup jerseys

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New Yorkers waited hours in line for Zohran Mamdani's limited-edition $50 World Cup jerseys.

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New York City's swag (democratic) socialist renaissance has arrived.

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