Fans eager to join the United States men's national team's World Cup journey are facing rapidly escalating ticket prices on the resale market, with some matches seeing over a 60% jump in just three days. This dramatic surge follows the USMNT's impressive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match on Friday, igniting a wave of optimism among supporters.The "get-in price" for the upcoming group stage clash against Australia now starts at $1,735, according to TicketData. The Americans' Group D finale on June 25 against Turkey back in Inglewood, Calif., has seen an even greater proportional spike over the same stretch, with the get-in price up 73% to $1,516.Both matches are still days away, allowing for further potential price hikes.The dominant performance against Paraguay, featuring two goals from Folarin Balogun, another from Gio Reyna, and an own-goal, was historic. It marked the first time the USMNT scored four goals in a World Cup finals match and only their third three-goal victory ever, with the previous two occurring in the inaugural 1930 tournament.The US impressed against Paraguay on Friday (Getty)Bookmakers have also taken note, with the USMNT's World Cup title odds improving from 50-to-1 to 40-to-1. This newfound enthusiasm places the Americans as the tournament's fourth-most expensive draw on the secondary market, trailing only co-host Mexico, Brazil, and Portugal. The upward trajectory of ticket prices suggests the bandwagon for the US men's national team is only just beginning to pick up speed.The US have never previously progressed past the round of 16 at the World Cup, but it appears there is significant hope that they could go further this time around after making a very impressive start.Mauricio Pochettino’s side were in complete control against Paraguay from the first whistle and will now have their sights set on topping their group.This would likely give them an easier route through the knockout stages as they aim to make history on home soil.All three of the host nations at this summer’s tournament managed to avoid defeat in their opening games, with Mexico beating South Africa, while Canada drew with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
US World Cup ticket prices skyrocket after historic win over Paraguay
The United States started the World Cup in spectacular fashion by beating Paraguay 4-1 on Friday night











