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USMNT fans find cheaper World Cup tickets through patience and strategy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:44 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

USMNT fans find cheaper World Cup tickets through patience and strategy

Summary

Some USMNT fans successfully navigated the 2026 World Cup ticket market, paying less than FIFA's official prices. The United States won 4-1 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, creating an atmosphere that satisfied organizers after initial discontent over high ticket prices. Patient resellers capitalized on price drops before the game, securing tickets below the listed rates. Following this match, resale prices have surged ahead of the upcoming game against Australia, indicating that future ticket availability could be more challenging for fans.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
•Some fans purchased resale tickets for less than half FIFA's original price.
•Resale prices for the Australia game have already spiked above $1,700.
•FIFA faced criticism for high ticket prices for the opener.
•Fans used patience and timing to successfully navigate the ticket market.

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1:44 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT soccer fans reveal secret of how they are finding World Cup tickets for half the cost of FIFA pricing

What they're saying

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Some USMNT fans who waited out the 2026 World Cup ticket market found a risky but effective way into the opener, and paid far less than FIFA’s original prices. The United States’ 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium eventually produced the atmosphere organizers wanted, but the build-up was dominated by anger over ticket costs.
— Yahoo Sports

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