Average World Cup ticket resale prices drop as tournament nears

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World Cup resale ticket prices have fallen over the last month and have reached their lowest point since mid-January, according to numbers provided by TicketData. The average get-in price for a group-stage game now stands at $550, some 23 percent lower than it was at the start of the month. The World Cup starts on June 11, when Mexico face South Africa in Mexico City.

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Prices keep falling

Ticket prices have long been a topic of discussion around the World Cup, with fans facing high buy-ins for even some of the cheapest available seats. But on the resale market, prices have started to come down. The USMNT’s average get-in cost has dropped 38.7 percent over a three-month period, according to TicketData, falling to $865 across their three group-stage games. Iraq have seen an even steeper drop over that same span, with average get-in cost falling 41.7 percent to $342. Turkey have seen the biggest drop, with their average get-in cost falling 48.7 percent to $428.

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Some games still pricey

However, some group-stage games remain expensive. Portugal-Colombia, held in Miami, is one of the more desirable fixtures of the opening round and has a get-in price of more than $3,000. Colombia are also the most expensive team to see on the resale market, a figure that can perhaps be attributed to the strength of their group.

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A pretty penny to see the hosts

For the USMNT, things are still expensive - if a little more reasonable. Get-in prices dropped below $1,000 for the first time since January earlier this week for their opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12. There have been widespread reports that tickets for that game have been tough to move. The Athletic reported last month that just 40,934 tickets had been sold for the opener. Los Angeles Stadium, as it will be named for the duration of the tournament, can seat around 70,000.

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Why prices are moving

Some of the fluctuation in prices can be attributed to the nature of the secondary market, where resale prices often rise and fall based on demand, availability and timing. That volatility comes alongside broader criticism of World Cup ticket costs, with FIFA’s official prices already higher than those outlined in the original bidding document — and well above any previous tournament. But on resale platforms, prices could still shift significantly before the tournament, particularly as more tickets enter the market or sellers lower asking prices closer to kickoff. FIFA’s last-minute sales phase is already open, with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability.