After watching Argentina’s semi-final win over England on a cold Melbourne morning last Thursday, Delfina Moresco booked a flight to the United States. Within hours, she was on a plane to New York.
The Argentinian-Australian had already burned through her savings travelling to the US for the South American nation’s first four matches at the World Cup, and had barely recovered from the jet lag since returning home and navigating early morning kick-off times, before she turned around to fly back.
“The vibe on the street, the parties after the match, it’s genuinely the best thing I’ve done in my life,” the 26-year-old told this masthead from New York.
This World Cup has been branded the most expensive sporting event in history, but the eye-watering cost of tickets and outlay on travel didn’t stop Australians, whether supporting the Socceroos or other nations, from attending. It is also claimed to be the most lucrative sports event ever for organiser FIFA, whose projected revenues are set to exceed $15 billion, partly due to an expanded 48-team format.
