World Cup ticket resale prices fall for most US matches
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Updated · The New York Times · May 7
World Cup ticket resale prices fall for most US matches
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 7
TicketData said get-in prices dropped for 76 of 78 US games in 14 days, and 25 of 52 group matches now undercut FIFA's prices.
The sharpest example was USA v Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, where resale tickets in all three categories were cheaper than FIFA's primary listings, with Category 1 at $1,323 versus $2,735.
FIFA still says demand is strong, but high initial prices and slow sales have hurt some openers, while knockout games and matches involving Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, Scotland and Spain remain pricier on resale.
Could FIFA's high-priced ticket strategy ultimately harm soccer's growth in America, its most important market?
With resale tickets plummeting, will FIFA slash its official prices to fill thousands of empty World Cup seats?