Ticket prices for 2026 World Cup games decrease on secondary market

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Ticket prices for 2026 World Cup games decrease on secondary market
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Ahead of the 2026 World Cup starting June 12, over half of group stage match tickets have seen a price drop of 20% or more on the secondary market. The cheapest tickets are currently priced at $157 for the Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia match in Houston on June 26, with six other matches available for under $200. However, prices for U.S. games remain high, with tickets for the June 19 match against Australia in Seattle nearing $1,200. One notable decrease occurred for Canada's opening game, which now has tickets available for $675 after initially exceeding $2,000. By contrast, tickets for Brazil and Portugal games have significantly increased in price recently.

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  • Over half of group stage tickets fell by 20% or more.
  • Cheapest tickets available are $157 for Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia.
  • U.S. games still command high resale prices, up to $1,200.
  • Canada's opening game ticket prices dropped from over $2,000 to $675.
  • Prices for Brazil vs. Morocco tickets increased from $1,000 to nearly $1,500.
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  • 9:04 PMYahoo SportsOver half of 2026 World Cup tickets on the secondary market have seen significant price decreases
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One of the games with the biggest price decrease? Canada's opening game of the tournament and the first World Cup game in Canada.

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