Thousands of World Cup Tickets Remain Unsold, Including USA Games
Summary
Thousands of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States remain unsold, including tickets for games featuring the USA team. Experts say the high ticket prices are a main reason for the slow sales, with some resale prices dropping significantly.Key Facts
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, with 48 teams and 104 matches in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- Several group-stage games still have over 1,000 tickets available just weeks before the tournament starts.
- Ticket prices are high, with some resale prices falling below $100, but the average cheapest resale price for group-stage games is about $559.
- High prices are cited by experts as a key cause for weak ticket demand.
- Some USA games still have many tickets unsold, such as USA vs Paraguay in Los Angeles with 2,249 seats left.
- Other group-stage matches with thousands of tickets available include Austria vs Jordan, Czechia vs South Africa, and Curaçao vs Côte d’Ivoire.
- The tournament’s expanded format divides teams into 12 groups, with the top teams advancing to a new round of 32 teams.
- Ticket availability data was gathered from the FIFA Ticket Scout internet extension and resale market analytics.
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