With the World Cup set to kick off in Mexico City this Thursday, the country could generate $3.7 billion in revenue from the tournament.
While restaurants and street vendors anticipate a tourism boom, organized crime groups are expected to profit through extortion and scams targeting businesses.
Many Mexicans say they're priced out of attending matches, with opening game tickets ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 in a country where minimum wage is roughly $18 daily.
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The green, white and red colors of the Mexican flag are blanketing parts of Mexico City as the country’s capital gets ready to host the opening match of the World Cup this Thursday.
