Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup exit triggers sharp drop in Los Los Angeles ticket prices

Portugal’s 0‑1 loss to Spain in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career, marking the conclusion of one of the most celebrated eras in modern football. The defeat also coincided with the retirement announcements of other legends such as Brazil’s Neymar, while veteran goalkeepers Manuel Neuer and Guillermo Ochoa also announced their departures from national teams.

Following Ronaldo’s elimination, FIFA’s dynamic pricing system caused the price of quarter‑final tickets at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium to plunge from about $3,000 to $1,200, a drop of more than 50 %. The price adjustment reflected reduced star‑power demand after Portugal’s exit, with the cheapest tickets now comparable to regular event pricing. FIFA said the online resale platform charges a 15 % fee on both buyer and seller, and the ticket market continues to be highly active despite criticism of earlier inflated prices.