Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUSA thrashed Paraguay on Friday (Getty)The United States men's national team began their World Cup journey with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match. This impressive win has led to a dramatic surge in resale ticket prices for upcoming USMNT matches, with some experiencing over a 60% increase in just three days. For example, the “get-in price” for the match against Australia now stands at $1,735, while the price for the Group D finale against Turkey is up at $1,516.The dominant performance against Paraguay, featuring goals from Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna, marked a historic achievement as the first time the USMNT scored four goals in a World Cup finals match. This newfound optimism has prompted bookmakers to improve the USMNT's World Cup title odds from 50-to-1 to 40-to-1, positioning them as the tournament's fourth-most expensive draw on the secondary market. In fullUS World Cup ticket prices skyrocket after historic win over ParaguayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

World Cup ticket prices are rising rather than falling, including for the U.S. opener in L.A.

Tickets for the USMNT's opener at SoFi Stadium initially did not sell as well as expected.

The U.S. beat Paraguay 4–1 in a match that felt every bit like a home World Cup.