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World Cup Ticket Prices Drop Amid Political Tensions

Updated 2026-07-06 18:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Ticket prices for the USA-Belgium World Cup match in Seattle fell by 27 percent. Meanwhile, President Trump's intervention threatens to damage America's goodwill at the tournament.

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Al Jazeera

Ticket prices continue to fall for USA-Belgium World Cup last 16 clash

Get-in prices for the round of 16 game at Seattle Stadium fall by 27 percent over the past three days.

2026-07-06 18:01 UTC

Axios

Trump threatens America's World Cup goodwill with one phone call

World Cup fans' romance with America has soured after FIFA suspended a red-card ban on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun for the match against Belgium.Why it matters: </str

2026-07-06 18:03 UTC