Reports emerging on Wednesday have revealed that ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal have plunged dramatically after Portugal and the United States (U.S) were eliminated in the Round of 16.
Pan-Atlantic Kompass reports that secondary market ticket prices for at least one key quarterfinal matchup have dropped by nearly 60% in just days.
The get-in price for a Friday quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area fell from around $2,950 to nearly $1,200 on platforms like TickPick, according to recent reports.
Also, the number of available tickets across the secondary market has jumped up to 49,415, a large jump from the 28,285 available when the World Cup first kicked off, SeatPick reported.
This sharp decline came just after the exits of two major draws, co-host United States and European powerhouse Portugal featuring Cristiano Ronaldo.
Recall that the United States suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16, ending their campaign as hosts.
Portugal fell 1-0 to Spain in a tense Iberian derby, with a late goal from Mikel Merino sending Spain through and likely marking the end of Ronaldo’s World Cup career.
Without these high-profile teams, demand for remaining quarterfinal tickets has softened. Resale platforms show immediate price corrections as sellers rush to offload inventory ahead of Spain vs. Belgium and other matchups.
The Thursday game between France and Morocco is currently the cheapest quarterfinals matchup on the secondary market, according to TickPick, with tickets starting at $989 for the matchup, which will take place in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Meanwhile, the ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup final remain as high as $9,346 as of press time. That cost is expected to change depending on which teams make the final. The match takes place July 19 in New Jersey.
Recall also that this year’s World Cup has been considered the most expensive in the tournament’s history, with early ticket prices reaching sevenfold the cost of prior World Cup installments.
