World Cup protests, prices and politics in focus at FIFA

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With the World Cup less than six weeks away, protests in Vancouver this past week have highlighted anger over rising costs and social impact . The city is preparing to host seven matches, alongside other cities in Canada, the US and Mexico. Hotel workers say higher prices are not improving pay, and homelessness advocates warn people are being pushed out. Ticket prices have also drawn criticism, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino defending the pricing and saying future sales will be reviewed.

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