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No price hike for World Cup subscription as fees stay at $98 and $118

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Japanese fans watching the match as Japan take on Croatia in the 2022 World Cup round of 16 match during a screening at SG TAPS bar in Duxton Hill on Dec 6, 2022. Croatia beat Japan 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
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