Raphael Nam

NPR Senior Business editor and long-time World Cup superfan who has attended multiple tournaments and provides expertise and personal perspective on ticketing, pricing, and fan experience.

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Nov 11, 2025 • 9min

Who is the World Cup for anymore?

Raphael Nam, NPR's Senior Business editor and devoted World Cup enthusiast, shares insights on the upcoming 2026 tournament. He highlights its potential to be the priciest ever and the challenges fans face with ticketing. Discussions reveal FIFA's dynamic pricing strategies, leading to a sense of urgency among fans. Raphael explains how the new ticketing system, coupled with hospitality packages, creates exclusivity yet raises costs. Despite hefty prices, he shares why he opted for high-priced hospitality seats, blending personal passion with practical choices.

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