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McAllen friends living out their dream of attending the FIFA World Cup Opener in Mexico City

· KRGV (NBC 5)

Pablo Arriaga and Hector Garcia from McAllen are set to attend the FIFA World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, where Mexico will face South Africa. After a year of planning, Arriaga secured tickets for $7,000 each, making this the most expensive World Cup ever. Including travel and souvenirs, the trip totals over $10,000 per person. Both friends, lifelong soccer fans, are excited about the experience. Arriaga, who owns Soccer Shoppe, reported a tripling in sales as interest in the tournament rises, especially for teams like Portugal, Argentina, and Brazil. This trip fulfills a 30-year dream for Arriaga.

AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5)

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