FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices plunge 60% after US and Portugal exit

Secondary‑market prices for the quarter‑final matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup fell sharply after host nation United States and Cristiano Ronaldo‑led Portugal were knocked out. Ticket listings for the Los Angeles game dropped from about USD 2,950 to roughly USD 1,200, a decline of close to 60 percent, according to TickPick data cited by Forbes.

The United States lost 1‑4 to Belgium in the round of 16, and Portugal fell 0‑1 to Spain, ending Ronaldo’s World Cup career. Their absence removed two of the tournament’s biggest fan bases, dampening demand and driving the price collapse. The cheapest quarter‑final now is the France‑Morocco match in Foxborough, with tickets starting around USD 989, while the final’s lowest secondary‑market price remains high at about USD 9,346.

Analysts say that had the US or Portugal progressed, the combined draw of a host‑nation crowd and a global superstar would have kept prices near record levels. The market shift highlights how team elimination can instantly affect event‑related economics.