World Cup Ticket Prices Soar on Resale Sites After Opening Games
Summary
Resale ticket prices for FIFA World Cup matches have increased sharply following the tournament's start, reversing earlier declines. The biggest price jumps are for popular matches, including upcoming games featuring the U.S. team after their initial win.Key Facts
- After the World Cup began, resale ticket prices rose for nearly all matches, some by over 100 percent in just three days.
- Before the tournament, many tickets remained unsold, especially for U.S. games, and prices were falling.
- The largest price increase (136%) is for a Round of 32 game on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium, with tickets starting at $1,906.
- The U.S. vs. Turkey match resale price rose by 109%, with tickets starting at $2,132.
- Other notable price increases include Belgium vs. Iran (+98%) and England vs. Croatia (+102%).
- More than half of the 92 remaining matches now have resale tickets costing over $1,000 each.
- The final match resale price is $8,303, up moderately by 4% since prices were already high.
- U.S. matches saw particularly big price jumps after the U.S. team's 4–1 win over Paraguay.
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