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How much will World Cup tickets cost for US in Seattle in round of 16?
The Seattle Times • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. men’s national soccer team will play Belgium in the round-of-16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle, marking one of the city's biggest sporting events.
- Ticket prices for the match have surged significantly, with resale tickets reaching approximately $3,000 and FIFA resale marketplace tickets starting at $2,300, up from around $2,000 before the U.S. victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- This match represents the sixth time the U.S. has reached the World Cup round of 16, with a chance to advance to the quarterfinals for only the third time in history, the last being in 2002.
- No tickets are available through FIFA’s last-minute sales portal, but thousands remain listed on resale platforms, despite FIFA's recommendation that fans purchase tickets only directly from the organization.
- Ticket prices began climbing after the U.S. won its opening match against Paraguay, peaking at nearly $3,800 before the round-of-16 game, reflecting high demand and limited availability.
