The World Cup’s in-demand tickets: are Scotland really more popular than England, USA and Argentina?
Summary
Tickets for the World Cup final are the most expensive, but the second-highest resale prices are for a group stage game between Colombia and Portugal in Miami. The high prices are due to factors like star players, large local communities from those countries, and Miami’s popularity as a host city.Key Facts
- The Colombia vs. Portugal group game on June 27 in Miami has the second-highest resale ticket price, starting at $2,254.
- The World Cup final resale tickets cost about $7,734, much higher than other matches.
- Scotland vs. Brazil in Miami is the next priciest group match at $1,641.
- Miami has large Colombian and Portuguese populations, with 310,000 and 90,000 people in the area, respectively.
- Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup appearance adds demand for the Colombia vs. Portugal game.
- The World Cup expanded from 32 to 48 teams, which has made some group stage matches less expensive due to lower stakes.
- Resale ticket prices for group matches have dropped by 23% in the past month.
- Miami is a large, wealthy metropolitan area with many potential fans and tourists interested in the games.
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