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U.S. opening match at World Cup still has tickets available

NPR • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:03 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

U.S. opening match at World Cup still has tickets available

Summary

As the U.S. men's national team prepares to begin its World Cup campaign against Paraguay, hundreds of tickets remain available for the opening match on Friday. Tickets are not only obtainable through official sales but also on resale platforms, often at prices below their face value. The unusual ticket availability comes as excitement typically builds leading up to such high-profile matches. With just days left before the competition starts, fans may want to consider purchasing tickets soon.

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Key Details

•Hundreds of tickets are still unsold for the U.S. vs. Paraguay match.
•Resale platforms feature many tickets below face value.
•The match is scheduled for Friday.
•The U.S. men's national team begins its World Cup campaign.

Latest Updates

6:03 PMNPR — With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out - NPR

What they're saying

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Hundreds of tickets are still available for the U.S. and Canada opening matches for the World Cup on Friday. Even more are available in resale platforms — many at below face value.
— NPRby Rafael Nam

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