FIFA lists final tickets as quarterfinal prices tumble after US, Mexico exits

Resale prices for World Cup 2026 quarter‑final matches have fallen sharply after the co‑hosts United States and Mexico were knocked out. Platforms such as TickPick report the cheapest tickets for the Spain‑Belgium game in Inglewood dropped from $3,261 to $1,381, while England‑Norway in Miami fell from $3,866 to $2,049 and Argentina‑Switzerland in Kansas City from $2,381 to $1,142. Fans like 65‑year‑old Jake van Baarsel (Riverside, CA) bought two tickets for $1,000 each to share the experience with his 13‑year‑old grandson, describing it as a “memory maker.” Others who purchased earlier paid significantly more, with some spending $2,200 per seat. Hospitality tickets remain costly, with buyers such as 68‑year‑old Kourosh Modarress (Los Angeles) paying about $7,000 each. FIFA has released nearly 1,200 Category‑2 tickets for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium, priced at $7,380, alongside 68 Category‑1 seats ranging from $19,995 to $32,970 and luxury Trophy Lounge packages up to $34,500. The market surge in listings follows the elimination of the host nations, reducing demand and prompting sellers to lower prices. Parallel reporting notes that the ticket‑scam problem persists, with “ghost tickets” and speculative resale tactics affecting fans across the United States, Canada and Mexico.