Ticket prices surge for USMNT World Cup opener against Paraguay

Ticket prices for the U.S. Men’s National Team's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12 have risen significantly. The cheapest tickets on secondary resale sites have increased by over 50% recently, now starting at approximately $1,205. FIFA's own official resale site offers tickets beginning at around $800, while the organization maintains higher pricing for remaining inventory. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended this pricing strategy, claiming that lower prices would not have prevented scalpers from driving up resale prices. Despite expectations for a decline in ticket prices, rates continue to climb across all host cities for the tournament.

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