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00:02World Cup fans are spending thousands of dollars to attend matches, according to CNBC Make-It.
00:07As of July 2nd, some of the best resale seats for marquee knockout matches were listed for
00:12roughly $20,000 on StubHub, while many upper-level resale seats were around $5,000.
00:18Fans outside New York's Penn Station said total costs, including tickets, airfare, hotels,
00:24rental cars, meals, and merchandise ranged from a few thousand dollars to as much as $150,000.
00:31Some fans said they booked flights early, bought premium hospitality packages, or saved for years
00:37to attend. Others planned trips across several U.S. cities around the tournament. None of the
00:42fans CNBC Make-It interviewed said they regretted the expense. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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