2026 World Cup Resale Prices Drop 20% for Over Half of Group Matches

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 5

GameTime data showed just over half of 2026 World Cup group-stage matches had resale get-in prices fall by 20% or more ahead of the June 12 opener.
Thirteen matches now start below $300, led by Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia in Houston at $157; six games are available for under $200.
U.S. matches remain pricey despite the broader slide, with Australia vs. United States in Seattle near $1,200 and the cheapest U.S. game—against Türkiye in Los Angeles—still close to $800.
Canada's opener in Toronto dropped sharply after Italy failed to qualify: get-in prices fell from above $2,000 to $675 once Bosnia and Herzegovina became the opponent.
Demand is still surging for some marquee teams, pushing Portugal vs. Colombia in Miami above $2,700—second only to the July 19 final—while Brazil vs. Morocco rose to nearly $1,500.