USMNT faces Paraguay as ticket prices remain high for World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The U.S. men's national team will play Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, marking the start of the World Cup on U.S. soil. Ticket prices have surged, with the lowest prices exceeding $1,000, a 14% increase in just three days. The limited ticket availability has led to high demand, and FIFA has faced criticism for its pricing strategies despite President Gianni Infantino defending the organization’s revenue-generation policies. Fans can expect ongoing pressures in the resale market, where prices remain elevated.
- •USMNT will compete against Paraguay on June 12.
- •Tickets are priced over $1,000, up 14% in three days.
- •Availability is limited, with only a few tickets left on FIFA's site.
- •FIFA is criticized for high ticket prices.
- •Infantino defends FIFA's revenue generation for global soccer development.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT vs. Paraguay ticket prices steady as World Cup opener nears
"As kickoff of the U.S. men's national team's World Cup opener approaches, tickets are still pricey — and scarce.
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