That is significantly lower than before… like I can afford it
by MelanchoLin in General
What the sources say
Independent sports and business outlets confirm large resale ticket price drops after Portugal and USA exited, matching the video’s main points.
- After Portugal and USA exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup, resale ticket prices for the quarter-finals dropped about 50–60%. (Backed by sources: Moneycontrol, Thesportstak, Facebook)
- Tickets for the Spain vs Belgium quarter-final fell from around $2,950 to about $1,200 on secondary markets. (Backed by sources: Thesportstak, Facebook, Sporticos)
- This drop is linked to the ‘Ronaldo effect’ as Ronaldo’s exit reduced demand and prices. (Backed by sources: Moneycontrol, Thesportstak, Facebook)
- Average quarter-final ticket prices on resale platforms fell by around 30–50% over a few days. (Backed by sources: Moneycontrol, Facebook, YouTube)
- Semifinal and final tickets also saw noticeable price drops compared to earlier peak levels. (Backed by sources: Moneycontrol, Livemint)
Sources it was checked against
- World Cup 2026: Ticket prices drop by 50 percent after ... (The Indian Express)
- Cristiano Ronaldo effect? FIFA World Cup ticket prices plunge ... (Moneycontrol)
- Ticket prices drop for World Cup quarterfinal after USA and Portugal ... (Thesportstak)
- WORLD CUP TICKET PRICES DROP BY NEARLY 60 ... (Facebook)
- FIFA World Cup quarter-final ticket prices face massive drop in percentage after USA and Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal get eliminated: Repo (Sportskeeda)
- World Cup ticket prices plunge by nearly 60% following USA, Portugal elimination (Sporticos)