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Supply and demand sends World Cup ticket prices soaring
By KTVU FOX 2 News
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Team USA is scheduled to take the pitch for its final group stage match. However, the team's July 1 match in Santa Clara is triggering a massive secondary-market frenzy for tickets, with prices ranging form $2,400 to $20,000.
Key takeaway However, the team's July 1 match in Santa Clara is triggering a massive secondary-market frenzy for tickets, with prices ranging form $2,400 to $20,000.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The steep prices for World Cup tickets in Santa Clara will likely price out many local fans who want to support Team USA in person. This development has significant implications for the Bay Area's soccer community, which has been eagerly anticipating the team's final group stage match. The high demand and limited supply of tickets may also lead to an influx of out-of-town visitors, putting a strain on local infrastructure and accommodations. As the match approaches, it will be worth watching how the city of Santa Clara and surrounding areas handle the potential surge in tourism and whether local businesses will benefit from the increased foot traffic. The economic impact of the event could be substantial, and it remains to be seen how the community will balance the benefits of hosting a high-profile event with the challenges it presents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Team USA is scheduled to take the pitch for its final group stage match. However, the team's July 1 match in Santa Clara is triggering a massive secondary-market frenzy for tickets, with prices ranging form $2,400 to $20,000.
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