Good. Fvck FIFA*

Posted by timmer on May 7, 2026, 13:32:15, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu (for rent)

Hard to use tickets if you can’t get in the country.*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard on May 7, 2026, 12:55:26, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

Hoping to go to Germany-Uruguay through my wife's work *

Posted by Jersey on May 7, 2026, 12:50:08, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu

doublepost*

Posted by Jersey on May 7, 2026, 12:50:08, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu

Would love to go to KC for a Netherlands match, but between the cost and FIFA....

Posted by KingTalkyTiki on May 7, 2026, 11:13:25, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

going to opening USA game. can confirm hotels have softened quite a bit*

Posted by cpsteine on May 7, 2026, 11:07:45, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu

Pre-paid for 2 USMNT tix for the Round of 8 and 3rd place game...

Posted by uofi1998 on May 7, 2026, 10:54:22, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Covering 4 World Cup games including the semis in Dallas

Posted by illini81887 on May 7, 2026, 10:16:26, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Paid $3300 for the semis, thankfully getting reimbursed. Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu

Fucking FIFA*

Posted by reggiedunlop on May 7, 2026, 10:05:22, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu

Good reporting by the Athletic on this abysmal World Cup. It started with their greedy expansion.*

Posted by gullit on May 7, 2026, 9:59:36, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu

They managed to absolutely kill demand with their pricing methods*

Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez on May 7, 2026, 9:57:41, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu

"underwhelming" hotel demand, too (Athletic May 4)

Posted by Potomac on May 7, 2026, 9:56:45, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

I thought this was about used bathrooms.*

Posted by Tortillini on May 7, 2026, 9:56:42, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "

Previous Message Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to dozens of matches — including the U.S. opener — now available for less than FIFA’s list price in the same category. Generally, the prices on third-party sites and FIFA’s own resale platform remain higher than those on the primary market, a sign of high demand — or at least perceived demand. But with the World Cup now just over one month away, the regression long anticipated by experts seems to have begun. Over the past 14 days, the so-called “get-in price” — for the cheapest available ticket — has fallen for 76 of the tournament’s 78 matches in the United States, according to TicketData.com, which tracks prices on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7260127/2026/05/07/world-cup-tickets-resale-prices-falling-usa-paraguay/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.glA.vuyS.Qr8za685DnRu

I might be willing to look at a ticket to KC if it's affordable... but just about any soccer event

Posted by ijustkrushalot on May 7, 2026, 9:52:46, in reply to "The Athletic reporting that WC resale prices are plummeting "