World Cup ticket resale prices are falling, including for USA opener vs. Paraguay

Key Points:

• Resale ticket prices for nearly all 2026 World Cup matches have dropped recently, with dozens of games, including the U.S. opener, now available below FIFA’s official list prices in some categories.
• Over the past two weeks, the lowest available ticket prices fell for 76 of 78 U.S. matches, with half seeing declines of 20% or more, indicating a sustained downward trend as the tournament approaches.
• FIFA’s official resale platform has seen tickets for 25 of 52 U.S. group-stage games priced lower than FIFA’s primary market, sometimes by over $100, complicating FIFA’s efforts to sell remaining inventory at initial prices.
• The U.S. opener at SoFi Stadium has notably struggled with sales, with resale tickets significantly cheaper than FIFA’s prices, reflecting thousands of unsold tickets despite the event’s high profile.
• While resale prices have declined for many matches, highly sought-after games involving top teams remain more expensive on secondary markets, and FIFA continues to release tickets in batches without announcing price reductions.