Cristiano Ronaldo vs. James Rodriguez fuels unprecedented 2026 World Cup hype: FIFA flooded with 500 million ticket requests despite price backlash

While fans debate prices and access, one thing is already clear: the appetite for this World Cup has reached a level soccer has never seen before.

The global pull of the World Cup has never depended on just stadiums or host cities. It has always been driven by faces, rivalries, and the promise of moments that define eras. With the 2026 tournament approaching, that magnetism is once again unmistakable. Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez are part of the story from the very first line, symbols...