Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Virginia Couple Spends $10K on World Cup, Vows FIFA Boycott

6/27/2026

44 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Virginia couple Andrea Rojas and Carlos Ramon spent nearly $10,000 traveling to World Cup matches in Boston, New Jersey, and Miami.
They bought $800 tickets each on FIFA’s resale site before the schedule was announced and paid $175 parking at Gillette Stadium, $150 in Miami, and $98 train tickets.
Rojas said she will boycott FIFA because the high prices turn the tournament into a Super Bowl for the wealthy.

1 of 1

Story summary

Virginia couple Andrea Rojas and Carlos Ramon spent nearly $10,000 traveling to World Cup matches in Boston, New Jersey, and Miami.
They bought $800 tickets each on FIFA’s resale site before the schedule was announced and paid $175 parking at Gillette Stadium, $150 in Miami, and $98 train tickets.
Rojas said she will boycott FIFA because the high prices turn the tournament into a Super Bowl for the wealthy.