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These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?

Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry. 

These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?
Image: NPR Business

Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry. 

(Image credit: Ty Malugani)

Originally published at NPR Business

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