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Resale ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup have continued their downward trend, marking the lowest levels since mid-January, according to figures from TicketData. The average entry price for a group-stage fixture is now around $550 – a decline of roughly 23 percent compared to the start of the month. The World Cup kicks off on June 11, when Mexico take on South Africa in Mexico City.

Ticket prices keep dropping

Ticket costs have always been a major talking point around the World Cup, with supporters often facing steep prices even for the least expensive seats. However, the resale market is showing signs of easing. As per TicketData, the average get-in price for the USMNT has fallen by 38.7 percent over the past three months, now averaging $865 across their three group-stage matches. Iraq have experienced an even greater decline, with ticket prices down 41.7 percent to an average of $342. Turkey have recorded the sharpest fall, with average entry prices dropping by 48.7 percent to $428.

Some fixtures still command high prices

Despite the general decline, certain group-stage encounters remain costly. The Portugal versus Colombia clash in Miami is among the most sought-after fixtures of the opening round, with the minimum resale price exceeding $3,000. Colombia currently rank as the most expensive team to watch on the resale market, likely due to the competitiveness of their group.

High prices for host nation matches

Although prices for USMNT matches have eased slightly, they are still on the higher side. Entry prices fell below the $1,000 mark for the first time since January earlier this week for their opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12. Reports indicate that sales for that fixture have been sluggish. The Athletic reported last month that only 40,934 tickets had been sold for the opener. Los Angeles Stadium, which will carry a temporary name for the tournament, has a seating capacity of around 70,000.

Reasons behind price fluctuations

The changes in ticket prices can be explained by the dynamics of the secondary market, where values fluctuate based on demand, supply, and timing. This volatility accompanies widespread criticism of World Cup ticket costs, as FIFA’s official prices already surpass those outlined in the original bid documents and exceed the levels seen in previous tournaments. Still, resale platform prices could vary considerably as the tournament draws nearer, especially if more tickets are released or sellers reduce their asking prices closer to kickoff.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed the ongoing debate on ticket pricing, highlighting the extraordinary global demand and the range of prices available.

“We had 500 million ticket requests,” Infantino stated at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. “In the last two FIFA World Cups combined, we had 50 million ticket requests. This time, it’s 500 million. We sold 100 percent of the inventory that we made available, which represents about 90 percent of the overall global allocation so far. Naturally, we continue to release more tickets. There are expensive options, yes, but there are also affordable ones.”

FIFA’s final sales phase is currently open, offering tickets on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.