MetLife Stadium projecting astonishing windfall from food, drink and retail at World Cup final

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MetLife Stadium anticipates a large financial gain from food, drink, and retail sales at the World Cup final. Despite commercial success, the tournament faces criticism over integrity issues and ticket pricing disparities.

The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico has, in commercial terms, been a riotous success. Yes, FIFA is facing scrutiny over the integrity of the tournament, some tickets are selling for several times the GDP per capita of some participating nations, and hydration breaks have been roundly booed at every opportunity.