2026 World Cup: Co-Hosts Crash Out, Ticket Prices Plummet

US, Canada, Mexico All Eliminated in Round of 16

The United States suffered a decisive defeat to Belgium, sending all three co‑host nations out of the tournament in the Round of 16. Canada fell 2‑0 to Morocco on Saturday, while Mexico’s hopes dimmed at Estadio Azteca when England held them off on Sunday night. England’s triumph was powered by Jude Bellingham, who netted a brace to secure the win. The matches capped Thursday’s slate, which also featured Lionel Messi and Argentina, and soon the final field of eight quarterfinalists will be set.

With the host countries gone, the betting and ticket markets are feeling the ripple effect. Gametime reports that every quarterfinal matchup has lost more than half its value since the peak just over ten days ago. The steepest drops are seen in the United States, where major cities like Foxborough, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City are offering steep discounts to attract fans.

Quarterfinal Ticket Prices Tank More Than 50%

France vs. Morocco (Foxborough) – Get‑in tickets now start at $1,018, with a median price of $1,696 and a peak possible cost of $11,295, a 66% decline from the June 24 high of $3,222.

Spain vs. Belgium (Los Angeles) – Tickets are available from $1,317, median $2,769, and max $123,931, reflecting a 68% drop from the June 24 peak of $4,740.

Norway vs. England (Miami) – Get‑in at $1,647, median $3,428, and max $19,767, down 57% from the June 24 peak of $3,888.

Argentina/Egypt vs. Colombia/Switzerland (Kansas City) – Prices start at $1,574, median $3,168, max $11,295, a 63% fall from the June 24 high of $4,246.

Semifinal and Final Outlook

Even the semifinal market has softened. SF1 (W97 vs. W98) in Dallas shows get‑in at $2,320, median $5,193, max $19,365, a 42% drop from the June 24 peak of $4,931. SF2 (W99 vs. W100) in Atlanta is priced from $2,708, median $6,152, max $31,850, a 52% decline from the June 24 high of $5,645.

The final in New Jersey is still relatively firm, with get‑in at $9,015, median $16,904, and max $67,610, down only 20% from the June 24 high of $11,132. Should England and Argentina progress, fans predict a sharp rebound in costs for the July 15 semifinal in Atlanta.

What’s Next for the Remaining Teams

After Thursday’s matches featuring Argentina and other top sides, the eight quarterfinalists will be locked in by Friday. The reduced ticket pricing presents an opportunity for early‑bird buyers, but the looming possibility of England‑Argentina showdown could quickly erase those savings. Fans monitoring Gametime’s data will watch for a potential surge should those two powerhouses meet again.

The co‑host nations’ early exit reshapes the tournament narrative, opening the door for new finalists and reshaping the financial landscape of the remaining fixtures. As the competition moves forward, ticket prices may stabilize or rise, especially if England and Argentina advance deep into the knockout stages.