Overview
- Rams safety Kam Curl said Thursday that players must pay full price for 2026 World Cup tickets at SoFi Stadium and that he plans to watch the matches on television.
- Secondary‑market get‑in prices for U.S. matches remain far above face value with cited figures around $1,137 for USA vs Paraguay and about $2,040 for USA vs Turkey, and some listings reaching many thousands of dollars.
- In‑stadium costs add to the burden: reporting has shown parking can run roughly $75 to $300 and concessions and other fees are steep at NFL venues converted for the tournament.
- Host cities have limited ways to distribute low‑cost seats; New York offered a small residency‑verified lottery for 1,000 $50 tickets but municipal measures cover only a tiny share of demand.
- The player disclosure has intensified public scrutiny of ticketing and resale platforms and could strengthen ongoing inquiries by state attorneys general into how World Cup tickets and venue revenue are managed.