The opening match for the U.S. team against Paraguay is still not sold out

Hundreds of tickets are still available for the U.S. and Canada opening matches for the World Cup on Friday. Even more are available in resale platforms — many at below face value.

180,000 unsold World Cup 2026 tickets flood FIFA's resale market as steep fees and weak demand send prices tumbling 20% before kickoff.

The opening match for the U.S. team against Paraguay is still not sold out

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, but FIFA is facing an embarrassing situation with close to 180,000 unsold tickets still available for the group stage of the tournament

The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

Explore the current status of World Cup ticket prices and availability ahead of the June 11, 2026 opener.

Even with plenty of World Cup tickets unsold, the resale market for the global event beginning today in North America remains elevated.