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THE WEEK Explains | Episode 5

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest event in the tournament's history.

But for many supporters, attending the World Cup is becoming harder than ever.

From dynamic ticket pricing and controversial blockchain ticket schemes to visa restrictions, soaring travel costs and expensive stadium transport, the cost of experiencing football's biggest tournament is rising rapidly.

In this deep dive, we examine how the world's biggest sporting event became a billion-dollar luxury product, and what that means for ordinary fans.

Story: Karthik Ravindranath
Host & Producer: P. Akash (@Akash_with_a_P)
DoP & Editor: Vishnudas K.S.
Graphics & Thumbnail: Uthara Dinesh
Associate cameraperson: Avinash S.

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#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup2026 #FIFA #Football #Soccer #WorldCup #DonaldTrump #GianniInfantino #ICEAgents #USImmigration #SportsEconomics

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The NTA statement comes 2 days after netizens claimed that several Telegram channels and private groups were allegedly 'selling RE-NEET2026 question papers'.

(national testing agency nta, neet paper leak cbse osm, cjp cockroach protest pradhan dipke)
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Join us at The Week Education Conclave 2026 as Vinay Kumar (@vinaygb), Founder of Insights IAS, Bengaluru, and our UPSC Excellence Partner, shares his insights on guiding aspirants towards success and shaping the next generation of civil servants.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the most respected names in UPSC preparation.

Date: June 10, 2026
Location: Le Meridien, New Delhi

@InsightsIAS

#TheWeekEducationConclave2026

(UPSC, Civil Services, Education, Aspirants, Leadership)

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Calling Ramalinga Reddy's resignation fiasco a 'misunderstanding', the Karnataka Congress said that he would 'continue to work as a loyal soldier and minister of the party'.

(ramalinga reddy resignation, shivakumar cabinet surjewala, byre gowda)
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Thousands of students and young people gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a rapidly growing youth-led movement demanding accountability in India's examination and recruitment systems.

The protest, led by founder Abhijeet Dipke and supported by activist Sonam Wangchuk, focused on concerns surrounding exam irregularities, paper leaks and the future of India's education system.

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#CockroachJantaParty #CJP #AbhijeetDipke #SonamWangchuk #DelhiProtest #JantarMantar #DharmendraPradhan

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Could Airbus A400M be India’s next military transport aircraft? IAF chief takes a closer look https://t.co/iUgj5SlxOi

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Can you live a normal life after donating part of your liver?

According to liver transplant expert Elankumaran Krishnan, living donor liver surgery is a highly regulated and carefully evaluated procedure. Donor safety remains the top priority, with extensive testing conducted before every transplant.

Watch the second episode of Apollo Protect on THE WEEK's YouTube channel!

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#LiverDonation #OrganDonation #LiverHealth #Transplant #MedicalScience #Healthcare #HealthEducation

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The speculations around Mamata Banerjee's possible entry into the Lok Sabha come at a time when the TMC sees itself in a serious internal crisis.

(mamata banerjee lok sabha, ritabrata abhishek banerjee rebel, yusuf pathan berhampur sourav ganguly)
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From internet meme to Jantar Mantar: Behind Cockroach Janta Party's first protest on the streets

(cockroach party jantar mantar, dharmendra pradhan abhijeet dipke)
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Why France's MICA NG missile breakthrough could be important for IAF's future Rafale fighter jets https://t.co/SnCf4NfQOx

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Did India lose out by delaying the G-Sec tax exemption till now?

Here is an explainer on the latest changes to FII investment in the country...

By @NitinThisWeek

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The Red Sea-based maritime route will now connect the Jeddah Islamic Port with the Mundra Port in Gujarat, as well as the Port of Djibouti.

(maritime news, mundra djibouti jeddah port, red sea shipping route hormuz, us iran war israel)
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The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) held its first major on-ground mobilisation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, drawing attention with supporters wearing cockroach masks and carrying flowers. Protesters raised several demands, including calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

#CockroachJanataParty #CJP #DelhiProtest #JantarMantar #AbhijeetDipke #SonamWangchuk #DharmendraPradhan

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The Tamil Nadu BJP's vice president, Karu Nagarajan, and secretary Sumathi Venkatesh, are also among the 16 who resigned on June 5 after Annamalai.

(annamalai bjp exit tamil nadu, vijay tvk government, 2031 polls we the leaders foundation abdul kalam)
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What makes India’s Zorawar tanks formidable battlefield weapon? PM Modi briefed about capabilities of indigenous light tank https://t.co/OzMw9FjmC1

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This comes as the Trinamool Congress attempts to rebuild key organisations amid the internal crisis over rebel MLAs and prevent MPs from following suit.

(tmc, rebel mps mlas calcutta high court ritabrata abhishek mamata banerjee)
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Clips of the tense exchange at CJI Surya Kant's London event, reshared by the Cockroach Janta Party ahead of their protest, have left netizens divided.

(cji surya kant tense exchange, cockroach cjp saurav das, birkbeck london ai event dissent india)
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