World Cup Draws $575 Seats and Near Sellouts Across U.S. Venues
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 17
World Cup Draws $575 Seats and Near Sellouts Across U.S. Venues
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 17
Summary
Near sellouts at most U.S. stadiums have marked the World Cup’s opening days, beating pre-tournament fears of weak turnout, travel hassles and empty seats.
High prices did not stop demand: lower-level tickets in Seattle were going for about $575 each, even as earlier concern centered on spiking costs and soft hotel bookings.
Lumen Field in Seattle showed the atmosphere organizers hoped for, with Egypt’s opening goal against Belgium producing a roar strong enough to shake seats.
Across both coasts, the South and the Midwest, the early pattern has been the same — more festivity than disruption and a stronger-than-expected start for the U.S.-hosted games.