The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is delivering some electrifying games, but the ticket market has continued to trend to more affordable prices as the Round of 16 progresses.
While ticket prices for World Cup quarterfinals matches and beyond continue to be remarkably high – the cheapest currently available for Ticket Club members is still more than $1,000 – the host country excitement was completely removed from the rest of the tournanent in just a few days. All three North American squads had made it through to the second knockout stage, but no further as Canada fell to Morocco, Mexico lost a 3-2 thriller to England, and Team USA was eliminated by Belgium.
That host-nation reset has helped contribute to a continued decline in prices as the tournament has marched on. A potential Spain-USA quarterfinal in Los Angeles would have featured a host nation playing in the country’s second-largest market against a tournament favorite. Instead, Belgium’s win sets up a matchup between UEFA heavyweights but far diminished potential “local” interest. Instead of a host Mexico vs. the upstart Norwegian side, fans in Miami will get Manchester City star Erling Haaland leading his team against England.
But the data does not show a sharp collapse for either the LA or Miami matchups. The sharpest drop was actually for France vs. Morocco, which fell by more than double the amount of the other quarterfinals in the past week as outlier high prices have gone away. Prices are moving lower across the board as the field narrows, host-nation demand exits the bracket, and shoppers get more certainty about the remaining matchups.
All pricing below reflects available TicketClub listing data from Tuesday morning.
Knockout-Stage Prices Are Down Again
Compared with the previous snapshot of where prices stood a week ago, TicketClub data shows meaningful price declines across most stages of the remaining tournament. Quarterfinal median listing prices are down about 40%, while semifinal prices are down about 18%. Last-minute tickets for the Round of 16 games set for Tuesday afternoon are down by more than 60% compared to a week ago.
The Final has only declined slightly – still carrying a median well above $10,000. The championship match at New York/New Jersey Stadium continues to hold value regardless of which teams advance – though the likelihood is that game may see more market mobility once the semifinalists are locked in later this week.
| Stage | Price June 30 | July 7 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | $2,770 | $1,001 | -64% |
| Quarterfinals | $4,794 | $2,898 | -40% |
| Semifinals | $5,996 | $4,934 | -18% |
| Third Place | $3,218 | $2,983 | -7% |
| Final | $16,229 | $15,277 | -6% |
Two Round of 16 Matches Still Remain
One more day of Round of 16 play remains in the current snapshot. Argentina faces Egypt, while Switzerland meets Colombia. The winners of those two matches will advance to the quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium.
| Matchup | Venue | Get-In Price | Median Price | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs. Egypt | Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz) Stadium | $806 | $1,400 | $939-$2,298 |
| Switzerland vs. Colombia | Vancouver (BC Place) Stadium | $479 | $746 | $539-$1,242 |
The Kansas City quarterfinal remains unresolved, which may be one reason it continues to hold a higher listing price: the possibility Argentina and Lionel Messi playing that game is a likely culprit.
Quarterfinal Prices Show Broad Softening
The quarterfinal board shows a softer market when Ticket Club reviewed prices last week, but the movement is not limited to one match or one city. All four quarterfinals are now below the June 30 benchmark of $4,794.
France-Morocco is currently the lowest-priced quarterfinal. Spain-Belgium is meaningfully lower than it was before the matchup was finalized, but still remains close to the top of the board – close to the top of the board.
| Quarterfinal Match | Venue | Get-In Price | Median Price | Typical Range | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France vs. Morocco | Boston (Gillette) Stadium | $1,033 | $1,838 | $1,208-$3,300 | Shop Match 97 Tickets |
| Spain vs. Belgium | Los Angeles (SoFi) Stadium | $1,265 | $3,239 | $1,616-$7,034 | Shop Match 98 tickets |
| Norway vs. England | Miami (Hard Rock) Stadium | $1,633 | $3,161 | $2,001-$5,796 | Shop Match 99 tickets |
| Argentina/Egypt vs. Switzerland/Colombia | Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium | $1,598 | $3,319 | $1,992-$7,113 | Shop Match 100 tickets |
How Far Are Have World Cup Quarterfinal Prices Fallen?
Measured against the June 30 quarterfinal-stage median of $4,794, every quarterfinal is lower this week. France-Morocco has seen the largest relative drop from that benchmark, while Spain-Belgium, Norway-England and the unresolved Kansas City quarterfinal are clustered much closer together.
| Quarterfinal | Price July 7 | Change since June 30 | Shop Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| France vs. Morocco | $1,838 | -62% | Match 97 tickets |
| Spain vs. Belgium | $3,239 | -32% | Match 98 tickets |
| Norway vs. England | $3,161 | -34% | Match 99 tickets |
| Argentina vs. Switzerland/Colombia | $3,319 | -31% | Match 100 tickets |
World Cup Semifinal/Finals Ticket Prices
Later-round prices remain high, with both semifinals carrying a minimum price of at least $2,300 even with Ticket Club member discounts as of Tuesday morning. The World Cup final has yet to begin moving down from its remarkably high perch, with a typical ticket carrying an asking price well in excess of $10,000.
Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz) Stadium$2,308$5,254$3,054-$13,370Match 102 tickets
| Match | Venue | Get-In Price | Median Price | Typical Range | Shop for Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal: France/Morocco vs. Spain/Belgium | Dallas (AT&T) Stadium | $2,420 | $4,742 | $3,161-$10,538 | Tickets |
| Semifinal:Norway/England vs. Argentina/Switzerland/Colombia | |||||
| Third Place Final | Miami (Hard Rock) Stadium | $1,554 | $2,983 | $1,973-$6,030 | Match 103 tickets |
| Final | New York/New Jersey (MetLife) Stadium | $8,364 | $15,277 | $9,537-$34,021 | Match 104 tickets |
The Final’s stability reinforces the larger pattern. Matchup-specific demand is moving prices in the Round of 16 and quarterfinals, but the championship match remains a destination event with its own pricing logic.
What This Means for World Cup Ticket Buyers
For fans still shopping, the latest TicketClub data points to a more selective market. The exit of Canada, Mexico and the United States has removed the chance of a host nation reaching the quarterfinals, and prices are adjusting accordingly. But that adjustment is not uniform.
Some matchups, including France-Morocco and the remaining Switzerland-Colombia Round of 16 match, are showing lower median prices. Others, including Spain-Belgium and the unresolved Kansas City quarterfinal path, remain expensive because of team strength, city demand and the possibility of marquee teams advancing.
Shoppers should look beyond the get-in price alone. A low get-in can reflect a small number of available seats, while the median listing price and typical shopping range offer a better view of where most available listings are clustered.
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