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Fans from Argentina, Spain spend lavishly at World Cup final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:09 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Fans from Argentina, Spain spend lavishly at World Cup final

Summary

During the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Argentine and Spanish fans celebrated with high enthusiasm, singing, and dancing despite the high costs of attending. One Argentine fan shared that he spent nearly $10,000 on tickets, highlighting the importance of witnessing Lionel Messi's likely final World Cup match. Ticket prices fluctuated, with some fans reporting purchases of up to $10,000, while resale prices dropped significantly just before the match. The atmosphere was vibrant, with fans donning festive attire and engaging in lively celebrations around Times Square, contributing to a festive environment ahead of the match.

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•Argentine and Spanish fans show strong support at the World Cup final
•Ticket prices ranged from $2,334 to nearly $10,000
•Fans engaged in celebrations throughout Times Square
•High spending indicates deep emotional connection to the event
•Lionel Messi's participation emphasized as pivotal for fans

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8:09 PMYahoo Sports — They sing, they stomp, they dance. World Cup fans from Argentina, Spain spent cash at the final

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Tom Cruise gamely tried to deliver a speech at the World Cup about how soccer was some sort of global unifier and great players had crossed oceans and boarders, and, well, what was the rest? It was about mission impossible to hear the actor over the cacophony of bells and whistles and drums that served as the house band for all the joyous singing and clapping among the Argentine and Spanish fans who traveled thousands of miles — and spent thousands and thousands more in tickets, beers and, yes, wigs — to watch the World Cup final. No exorbitant ticket price was too high to possibly say goodbye to Lionel Messi, playing in likely his last World Cup game.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAN GELSTON

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Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 8:09 PM
They sing, they stomp, they dance. World Cup fans from Argentina, Spain spent cash at the final
Tom Cruise gamely tried to deliver a speech at the World Cup about how soccer was some sort of global unifier and great players had crossed oceans and boarders, and, well, what was the rest? It was about mission impossible to hear the actor over the cacophony of bells and whistles and drums that served as the house band for all the joyous singing and clapping among the Argentine and Spanish fans who traveled thousands of miles — and spent thousands and thousands more in tickets, beers and, yes, wigs — to watch the World Cup final. No exorbitant ticket price was too high to possibly say goodbye to Lionel Messi, playing in likely his last World Cup game.

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