2026 World Cup: In Atlanta, a bar offers a unique immersive experience

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: United States

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2026 World Cup: In Atlanta, a bar offers a unique immersive experience

In Atlanta, a bar located meters from the stadium where seven 2026 World Cup matches have already taken place offers a virtual reality experience for fans without tickets. Customers can watch matches for just $11, far less than the exorbitant semifinal ticket prices of around $15,000. Football fan Hina Maqbool explains that this price is reasonable and that she cannot afford official tickets.

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