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Fatima Saif, May 19th, 2026
Business Insider’s deputy editor is seeking stories related to the World Cup:
“I'm looking for stories related to the World Cup. And I don't mean ‘here's a travel guide to the host cities.’
I'm Argentine. This isn't just a sporting event for me — it's the moment I wait for patiently (or not so) for four years. I watch all the games, and I'm basically nonexistent to my family when Argentina plays.
I want the messier, realer, more surprising stuff. Like — who is actually making money off this thing? And who is completely losing their mind spending it?
Some angles I'm actively thinking about:
- I spent $10,000 following my team to the World Cup — here's exactly where the money went. The flights, the tickets, the jerseys, the regrettable decisions at 2 am. All of it.
- The host city wars — LA vs Boston, Miami vs New York. Which cities are actually ready for this? Which ones are more affordable? And honestly, which ones are more fun?
- The Airbnb hosts making thousands during the World Cup — what does it actually look like to cash in on the biggest sporting event on the planet?”
This editor hasn’t mentioned the rates but according to their lifestyle and entertainment editor, rates begin at $240 for 600 words. If interested, send your pitches to cpreti@insider.com. To learn more, refer to this post.