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USA vs Paraguay among World Cup games with unsold, exorbitant tickets

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2026, 1:31 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Tickets for the cohosts’ opening game in Los Angeles are available for prices ranging between $1,120 and $6,050.
  • Seats in the hospitality package groupings go as high as $6,050 per seat.
  • Tickets are still available on FIFA’s official website through its “last-minute sales” section.

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Tickets for the cohosts’ opening game in Los Angeles are available for prices ranging between $1,120 and $6,050.

xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo The United States will be cohosting football's FIFA World Cup for the second time [File: Mike Stewart/AP]By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated Press Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026With under 40 days to go until the World Cup, tournament organisers continue to struggle with ticket sales as seats remain available for most group-stage games, albeit at exorbitant prices.

Home fans can find tickets for tournament cohost United States’ (USA) opener against Paraguay, with prices starting at $1,120 and going as high as $4,105, with many tickets priced around $2,000 for the June 12 match in Los Angeles. Seats in the hospitality package groupings go as high as $6,050 per seat.

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