AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Ticket Reality Check: Thousands of seats are still empty in the US ahead of the June 11 kick-off, and resale prices are sliding—some games are even dipping under $100—while FIFA’s high original pricing keeps demand uneven. SuperCoach WC26: Fantasy players are already circling early fixtures, with Spain vs Cabo Verde and Germany vs Curaçao flagged as prime “bank points” matchups for June’s opening rounds. US Entry Rules: The US has waived World Cup visa bond deposits (up to $15,000) for eligible ticket holders enrolled in FIFA PASS, easing one major cost barrier even as standard visa checks remain. Digital Identity & Security: From Cabo Verde’s near-universal birth registration via linked ID systems to Catalonia’s €1.2m push to prepare for post-quantum security, identity tech is moving fast—alongside warnings that deepfakes and social engineering are getting harder to spot. Health Watch: Africa CDC says most countries can’t rapidly confirm hantavirus, even as the MV Hondius outbreak is monitored after multiple deaths.
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