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Almost 180,000 World Cup tickets remain unsold ahead of matches

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Almost 180,000 World Cup tickets remain unsold ahead of matches

Summary

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, nearly 180,000 tickets are still available on the resale market. The U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) faces challenges in selling out for their opening match against Paraguay on June 12, with over 4,000 tickets left. Resale prices have dropped by 20% in the last month, with average prices around $800 for unsold tickets. Other teams like Saudi Arabia and Iran also have significant numbers of tickets unsold for their group stage matches, highlighting broader difficulties in attracting fans. The high pricing compared to domestic sports might be contributing to these challenges.

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By the Numbers

•Nearly 180,000 World Cup tickets unsold on resale market
•Over 4,000 tickets remaining for USMNT vs. Paraguay
•Resale ticket prices have decreased by 20% recently
•Significant unsold tickets for Saudi Arabia and Iran matches
•High prices for World Cup tickets compared to domestic sports

Latest Updates

7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Nearly 180,000 tickets are still available through World Cup resale portals: report
1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Almost 180,000 World Cup tickets still on resale market as US among teams yet to sell out games

What they're saying

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The 2026 World Cup is nearly upon us, yet there are still well over 100,000 tickets left unsold on the resale market. Despite being one of the host nations for this summer’s tournament, even the USMNT are struggling to sell out for their matches.
— Yahoo Sports