Official World Cup jerseys can cost as much as $180, while counterfeit versions sell for as little as $4. We visited factories in Bangladesh, one of the world's biggest garment manufacturing hubs, to find out what separates authentic, replica, and fake soccer jerseys and why they cost so much. 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - How Official Replica Jerseys Are Made 02:30 - Replica Vs. Authentic Jerseys 03:39 - Why Soccer Jerseys Cost So Much 05:19 - The $15 Billion Soccer Jersey Business 06:17 - How Soccer Jerseys Became Fashion 07:10 - Inside The Counterfeit Jersey Market 08:02 - How Unauthorized Replica Jerseys Are Made 10:42 - The Crackdown on Counterfeits 11:29 - Why Fans Buy Fake Jerseys 12:37 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #worldcup2026 #fifaworldcup2026 #worldcupjersey #spain #argentina #lionelmessi #lamineyamal #soexpensive Business Insider is a global newsroom covering business, technology, innovation, and the economy. Visit our homepage for the top st...