At World Cup Ticket Prices, Even Messi Can’t Fill a Stadium

Lionel Messi and the Argentine team, typically a major draw, were unable to fill a stadium during their World Cup quarterfinal match on Saturday. Despite being one of the most popular teams in the tournament, vacant seats were still visible. The high ticket prices for the World Cup are likely a contributing factor to the empty seats. Messi's presence was not enough to overcome the deterrent of expensive tickets.

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