Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 matches are experiencing a widespread decline, with the “get-in” price for the United States versus Belgium match at Seattle Stadium falling 27 percent over three days to $1,508 as of July 6, 2026, according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com.
Why Are World Cup Ticket Prices Dropping?
Market data indicates that the initial surge in secondary market pricing often levels off as match days approach. While the US-Belgium game reached a high of $3,115 shortly after the matchup was confirmed on July 1, the price floor dropped to $1,283 by Sunday morning before showing slight volatility, according to TicketData.com. This trend is not isolated to Seattle; the average get-in price for all round of 16 matches has declined by 8 percent over the past week.
How Does the US-Belgium Match Compare to Other Fixtures?
The secondary market shows varying demand across the bracket. While the US-Belgium match remains a high-ticket item, other games have seen steeper declines. For example, the Switzerland-Colombia match in Vancouver saw its get-in price drop from $972 to $719 in just 48 hours. Conversely, the Portugal-Spain match in Dallas has maintained relative stability, dipping only slightly from $1,367 to $1,311.
| Matchup | Recent Price Trend |
|---|---|
| US vs. Belgium | Down 27% (3 days) |
| Switzerland vs. Colombia | Down (2 days) |
| Portugal vs. Spain | Down (recent window) |
Does Proximity to Team Base Camps Affect Pricing?
Surprisingly, the downward price trend for the Seattle match persists despite Belgium’s proximity to the venue. The Belgian team is based just 16km (10 miles) south of Seattle Stadium at the Sounders FC Performance Center. Monday’s match marks Belgium’s third appearance in Seattle during the tournament, following a group stage draw against Egypt and a round of 32 victory over Senegal. Despite this local familiarity, the cooling secondary market suggests that general supply and demand dynamics are currently overriding the impact of local team presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do ticket prices fall as a match approaches?
What is a “get-in” price?
The get-in price refers to the lowest available price for a ticket to a specific event on a secondary market platform at a given moment.
Are all World Cup matches seeing price drops?
Most matches are showing a downward trend, with an average 3 percent decline across all round of 16 games over the last three days, though the magnitude of these drops varies significantly by venue and team popularity.
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