Paris Celebrates as France Secures World Cup Semi Final Spot As France prepares to face its next opponent in the World Cup semi finals, fans and sponsors alike are basking in the glory of the team's victory over Morocco.
However, amidst the cheers and chants, a more mundane reality is unfolding: the massive economic burden that comes with participating in the world's most expensive sporting event.
The World Cup is a multi billion dollar industry, and countries like France have invested heavily in infrastructure and security for the event.