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Australia fans secure discounted World Cup tickets for USMNT clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Australia fans secure discounted World Cup tickets for USMNT clash

Summary

A select group of Australian fans attended the U.S. Men's National Team's match against Australia at the FIFA World Cup, paying significantly less than the general admission fees. Thanks to Football Australia's FA+ membership program, some fans purchased tickets for as low as $250, while resale prices soared to over $12,000. This program allocated roughly 552 tickets for Australian fans, about eight percent of stadium capacity. Despite criticism over the membership cost, fans who participated found substantial savings compared to the secondary market prices. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial strain caused by high ticket prices at the tournament's start.

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By the Numbers

•Aussie fans paid from $250 for tickets to the USMNT match.
•Secondary market prices ranged between $1,447 and $12,000.
•Football Australia's program provided around 552 tickets for fans.
•The program aims to counteract high ticket prices at the World Cup.
•Critics express concerns over the $99 annual membership cost.

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9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Australia fans avoid sky-high World Cup ticket prices for USMNT game via unique program

What they're saying

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A handful of Aussie fans were able to attend the U.S. Men's National Team's game against the Socceros at the FIFA World Cup courtesy of Football Australia's FA+ membership program
— Yahoo Sports

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