Ticket prices for the United States' round of 16 match against Belgium on July 6 in Seattle have seen a dramatic decline, dropping by more than 30 percent before experiencing a slight rebound. The get-in price, as tracked by TicketData.com, fell to a low of $1,549 earlier this week before increasing to $2,836 following the USA's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Understanding the Ticket Price Fluctuations
The initial price for the final 2026 World Cup match in Seattle was nearly $4,000 on June 1. After the price dipped significantly, it rebounded to $1,635 by 6 PM ET on July 4. This late boost elevated the USA-Belgium match from the fourth-highest to the second-highest ticket price among the eight round of 16 matches.
Despite the rebound, the get-in price has shown a steady decline in the days leading up to the match. By Saturday afternoon, it had dropped further to $1,423, marking a 32 percent decrease over three days.
Round of 16 Ticket Prices Overview
Here are the current get-in prices for the upcoming round of 16 matches:
- Mexico vs England, July 5 (Houston): $3,574
- USA vs Belgium, July 6 (Seattle): $1,635
- Argentina vs Egypt, July 7 (Atlanta): $1,599
- Brazil vs Norway, July 5 (New Jersey): $1,537
- Portugal vs Spain, July 6 (Dallas): $1,367
- Switzerland vs Colombia, July 4 (Vancouver): $972
- Paraguay vs France, July 4 (Philadelphia): $914
- Canada vs Morocco, July 4 (Houston): $721
The Impact of Belgium's Proximity
The notable drop in ticket prices for the USA-Belgium game comes as a surprise, particularly given that Belgium's base camp is located just 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of Seattle Stadium at the Sounders FC Performance Center. This match will mark Belgium's third appearance in Seattle, following a 1-1 draw with Egypt and a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal.
In the context of the tournament, Canada was the first team eliminated from the round of 16 after losing 3-0 to Morocco on Saturday, with their ticket prices dropping 14 percent from $838 in the final 72 hours.
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