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2026 World Cup tickets see 5 million requests in first day amid ongoing price backlash
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FIFA received five million ticket applications in the first 24 hours of the random selection draw for the 2026 World Cup, spanning over 200 countries, even as fan groups continue criticizing soaring prices.
Vinnie Vincent has adjusted the price of his limited-edition 'Ride the Serpent' CD single to $225 for US buyers—down from an initial $300—while defending the cost as essential protection against piracy. Describing the 500 copies as exclusive 'collection pieces' with handwritten autographs, he likens the release to caviar or fine art amid ongoing fan criticism.