Hundreds of veterans snag World Cup tickets
Summary
Hundreds of U.S. military veterans and first responders received free tickets to watch World Cup soccer matches held in U.S. cities. Organizations like Vet Tix and Bank of America worked together to provide nearly 5,000 tickets so veterans could attend games during the 2026 World Cup.Key Facts
- Cristiano Ronaldo made history by scoring in six World Cup tournaments.
- Vet Tix is a nonprofit group that gives free event tickets to current military members, veterans, and families of fallen soldiers.
- Bank of America donated $2 million and Vet Tix added $250,000 to fund tickets for World Cup games.
- Nearly 5,000 tickets were given out for matches in 11 U.S. cities hosting the World Cup.
- About 80% of these tickets went to military service members and veterans; 20% went to first responders like firefighters and police.
- Some veterans brought family members or friends to matches, including an Army veteran who invited an interpreter he met during deployment.
- The ticket program also set aside 250 tickets for each U.S. men’s soccer game to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
- Many veterans shared emotional experiences attending the games, which they might not have been able to afford otherwise.
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