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FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

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  • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

    FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

    Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

    kaffando@mastodon.socialK This user is from outside of this forum
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    #55

    @Strandjunker

    Um, it's not a simulation.

    #TrumpDictatorship

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      goedelchen@mastodontech.de
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      @weyoun6 @Strandjunker There are reports like this:
      https://www.ahla.com/news/new-report-warns-world-cup-hotel-boom-may-fall-short-expectations

      Quote: "Los Angeles - Nearly 65-70% of respondents report booking pace below expectations, often in line with or lagging behind a typical summer."

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      • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

        FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

        Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

        sapphireangel@mastodon.onlineS This user is from outside of this forum
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        sapphireangel@mastodon.online
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        #57

        @Strandjunker Good people shouldn't come here right now, not safe. 😞

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        • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

          FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

          Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

          hskzoom@ruhr.socialH This user is from outside of this forum
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          hskzoom@ruhr.social
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          #58

          @Strandjunker Would be nice to have a source!

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          • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

            FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

            Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

            john_loader@ohai.socialJ This user is from outside of this forum
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            john_loader@ohai.social
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            #59

            @Strandjunker and many of the tickets are over £3,000.

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            • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

              FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

              Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

              xs4me2@mastodon.socialX This user is from outside of this forum
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              #60

              @Strandjunker

              A neoliberal perversion… people vote with their feet and bank accounts..

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              • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

                FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

                Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

                grahamperrin@mastodon.bsd.cafeG This user is from outside of this forum
                grahamperrin@mastodon.bsd.cafeG This user is from outside of this forum
                grahamperrin@mastodon.bsd.cafe
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                #61

                @Strandjunker

                New World Goblet less than half full.

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                • G goedelchen@mastodontech.de

                  @weyoun6 @Strandjunker There are reports like this:
                  https://www.ahla.com/news/new-report-warns-world-cup-hotel-boom-may-fall-short-expectations

                  Quote: "Los Angeles - Nearly 65-70% of respondents report booking pace below expectations, often in line with or lagging behind a typical summer."

                  grahamperrin@mastodon.bsd.cafeG This user is from outside of this forum
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                  #62

                  @goedelchen @weyoun6 also, for example:

                  2026 World Cup: Empty rooms & Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear washout - BBC Sport

                  <https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9q34pxv79eo>

                  Hotels warn World Cup bookings are far below expectations : NPR

                  <https://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx-s1-5810626/world-cup-hotels-tourism-bookings-visitors>

                  Cc @Strandjunker

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                  • alterelefant@mastodontech.deA alterelefant@mastodontech.de

                    @Strandjunker
                    Actual 1930's Nazi German fascism in the current 2026 United States. No simulation and no drill, it is real fascism.

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                    @alterelefant @Strandjunker

                    Still I think Trump is cosplaying the 1930s scenario. A senile megalomaniac narcissist…

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                    • cocaine_owlbear@retro.pizzaC cocaine_owlbear@retro.pizza

                      @Strandjunker

                      NARRATOR: It wasn't a simulation.

                      (This is a joke…)

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                      @cocaine_owlbear @Strandjunker

                      One needs to recognize irony when it happens…

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                      • tjc_2@mastodon.socialT tjc_2@mastodon.social

                        @Strandjunker
                        Many smart humans staying away.

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                        @TJC_2 @Strandjunker

                        Who in their right mind would be there to be ripped off…

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                        • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

                          FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

                          Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

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                          lp0_on_fire@social.linux.pizza
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                          @Strandjunker, what really “needs” to happen is for ICE to detain some people involved in the tournament. Let's say some coaching staff, a few players, a few referees…

                          They'll be very quick about releasing them, I'm sure of that.

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                          • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

                            FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

                            Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

                            dbc3@mastodon.worldD This user is from outside of this forum
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                            @Strandjunker
                            Good. I hope it totally crashes. The orange madman has bragged about it plenty; let that shame his sorry ass. He will no doubt blame trans people, Hakeem Jeffries, maybe Biden.
                            Some inane conspiracy because "they" are out to get him. But maybe it will hurt a bit too.

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                            • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

                              FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

                              Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

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                              @Strandjunker New Jersey isn't that bad tbh

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                                @starraven @Strandjunker

                                too expensive ot none were offered to residents?

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                                • strandjunker@mstdn.socialS strandjunker@mstdn.social

                                  FIFA is panicking: World Cup hotel cancellations are surging as global fans ditch the U.S., citing soaring costs, visa bonds, and Trump’s dictatorial behavior.

                                  Turns out nobody wants to pay $1,000 a night just to experience an authoritarian simulation.

                                  beggarmidas@mastodon.socialB This user is from outside of this forum
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                                  #70

                                  @Strandjunker Eh, not exactly how i'd frame it. People have and did when the World Cup was held in authoritarian nations. I'd say it's closer to the bone saying it's more a form of economic protest that the USA is heading that direction. Which is perfectly valid. Giving a no confidence vote with your dollar can be a powerful tool.

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                                    @starraven @Strandjunker

                                    oh. i am sorry for you.
                                    are there any public screening sites planned?

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