Summary
With the World Cup set to kick off in Mexico City this Thursday, the country could generate $3.7 billion in revenue from the tournament.
While restaurants and street vendors anticipate a tourism boom, organized crime groups are expected to profit through extortion and scams targeting businesses.
Many Mexicans say they’re priced out of attending matches, with opening game tickets ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 in a country where minimum wage is roughly $18 daily.
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