The quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin this week, but ticket prices for one of the biggest knockout tournaments have dropped significantly after co-hosts the United States and Portugal were eliminated. Ticket prices for Friday’s quarterfinal matchup between Spain and Belgium had dropped significantly from around $2,950 to nearly $1,200 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to secondary market TickPick. That number dropped sharply after the United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in the round of 16, ending the co-host country’s World Cup campaign. A potential quarter-final involving the home team could create greater demand among fans. Portugal’s exit also played a significant role in the price fall. Spain beat Portugal 1-0 not only to end cristiano ronaldoof fifa world cup career, but also removes one of the game’s biggest global draws from the knockout stages. The quarterfinal match between the United States and Portugal is considered a highlight of the tournament. Ronaldo Host countries are expected to further drive ticket demand. Meanwhile, France’s quarter-final against Morocco at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is currently the cheapest quarter-final match on the secondary market. Tickets for the game start at $989, according to TickPick. The quarter-finals kick off on Friday, with France beating Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16 and facing Morocco, which advanced with a 3-0 victory over co-host Canada. After the Red Devils eliminated the United States 4-1, the Spanish team will face the Belgian team in the second quarter-finals, and the Spanish team is still the only team in this year’s tournament that has not conceded a goal. Sunday’s games start with Erling Haaland’s Norway taking on Harry Kane’s England before defending champions Argentina take on Switzerland in the final quarter-finals. The four games in the quarterfinals will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, with the winners advancing to next week’s semifinals.
