The withdrawal of the USA and Portugal from the tournament ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-final stage has had a significant impact on the secondary ticket market, with ticket prices for several key matches more than halved.
According to reports, the cheapest ticket for Friday’s quarterfinals in Los Angeles has dropped from around $2,950 to $1,200.
The drop in prices came after the United States were eliminated by Belgium while Spain defeated Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup journey.
According to experts, if America and Portugal were to face each other, the demand and price of tickets for this match would be much higher.
On the other hand, the quarter-final between France and Morocco is considered to be a relatively cheap match at this stage, with starting tickets available for as little as $989.
On the other hand, the starting price of tickets for the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 has reached 9346 dollars, but according to the teams that have reached the final, this price is expected to increase.
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According to the report, over the past few days, the average price of tickets for the last quarter has significantly decreased and the number of tickets available for sale has registered a significant increase.
