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Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Exit Causes Ticket Prices to Plummet at 2026 Tournament
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First reported by N12 · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
The elimination of host nation USA and star Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal from the 2026 World Cup has caused a steep drop in ticket prices, with some falling nearly 60%. Demand has weakened significantly, affecting quarterfinal and final match prices, prompting FIFA to hope for fewer high-profile exits in later rounds.
- 01Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, likely marking his last appearance.
- 02Host nation USA also exited the tournament in the round of 16.
- 03Ticket prices for the Belgium-Spain quarterfinal dropped nearly 60% within 48 hours.
- 04Average quarterfinal ticket prices fell 52% compared to the start of the round of 16.
- 05Secondary market ticket availability nearly doubled since the tournament began.
- 06Final match ticket prices decreased about 9%, reflecting reduced demand.
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