World Cup ticket resale prices have sharply declined as the tournament reaches the quarterfinal stage, largely due to the elimination of all three host nations—U.S., Mexico, and Canada—along with other favored teams such as Brazil, Colombia, and Portugal. According to resale market data from TicketData, prices for quarterfinal matches have dropped an average of 52% compared to the start of the round of 16. Overall, average resale prices for all remaining matches have fallen about 42%.

TicketData founder Keith Pagello explained that sellers initially priced tickets assuming high-demand, marquee matchups would occur but had not accounted for the "less ideal" scenarios that actually unfolded, contributing to the steep price declines. For example, the resale price of the Argentina vs. Switzerland quarterfinal game initially hovered around $1,800 but dropped below $1,000 during Argentina’s temporary deficit against Egypt, only to rebound partially after Argentina’s dramatic comeback.

Specific game ticket prices also highlight these drops. The France–Morocco matchup saw a decrease from $1,722 to $1,017, Spain–Belgium plummeted from $3,363 to $1,307, Norway–England fell from $3,991 to $1,813, and Argentina–Switzerland dropped from $2,666 to $1,324. The final’s resale price has also declined by nearly $900, settling around $8,842. These shifts reflect the impact of the hosts’ and other fan-favorite teams’ early exits on demand.

Despite this downward trend, FIFA’s official website still offers a slim number of tickets for these high-profile games, with prices ranging widely. For instance, remaining tickets for Norway vs. England are priced at $5,495 each, while the lowest-priced seats for the Spain–Belgium match start at $1,345. This mix of sharply discounted resale tickets alongside limited official availability paints a nuanced picture of the World Cup’s evolving ticket market in its final knockout phase.