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Rabat – World Cup resale ticket prices have dropped sharply over the past month, according to recent data from Ticketdata.com.
The decline is highlighted by a 46% decrease for the United States vs. Turkey match, a 54% drop for Iraq vs. Norway, and a 60% reduction for Australia vs. Turkey.
This trend indicates that secondary market demand is falling short of the high prices initially set by sellers, forcing a market correction as the tournament approaches.
FIFA has faced widespread backlash for setting initial ticket prices that many fans feel are completely unaffordable.
This ongoing public outcry comes at a time when secondary market values are sharply correcting, as premium lower-bowls see weak demand due to the high costs.
Official tickets in FIFA’s primary tiers originally started at over $1,100, while premium seats topped out close to $3,000.
This decline mirrors a wider trend across the tournament, with Ticketdata.com reporting that the average cost of a group-stage ticket has fallen by roughly 24% over the last month.
Travel demand is also slowing down just before the June kickoff. According to Newsweek, Industry officials report that summer hotel bookings are falling short of expectations, leaving local businesses scrambling to recover after investing heavily to prepare for a massive wave of tourists.
Kicking off on June 11, the 2026 World Cup will feature an expanded 48-team format across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
