Argentina vs England World Cup tickets more expensive than France vs Spain

The upcoming World Cup semifinal clash between Argentina and England is commanding exorbitant ticket prices, significantly outpacing the other semifinal matchup. The get-in price for the Argentina vs. England match has seen a dramatic 34% increase over the past three days, now standing at $2,841. This price point is nearly double that of the semifinal between global powerhouses France and Spain, which is listed at $1,325.

France, currently ranked number one by FIFA, will face third-ranked Spain in Dallas. While Spain's ticket prices have declined by 26% in the last three days, they remain considerably lower than the Argentina-England game. The defending champions, Argentina, continue to be a major draw, partly due to the strong Argentinian fan base in Atlanta, where Major League Soccer team Atlanta United FC is based, and the presence of former Argentina national team manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino as the club's head coach.

Beyond the semifinals, tickets for the third-place match are priced at $1,543, while the final in New York New Jersey Stadium remains the most expensive at $6,760, despite a 6% decrease over the last 72 hours. Prices for the final have fluctuated significantly, reaching as high as $13,650 in October and $12,301 as recently as June.

FIFA has been under fire for the high cost of World Cup tickets throughout various sales phases. One fan group has even filed a lawsuit over "excessive ticket prices." FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the pricing, citing the governing body's obligation to capitalize on U.S. laws that permit ticket resales at prices far exceeding face value. Experts point to the allocation of 78 out of 104 matches to the U.S. as a primary driver for these revenue-generating opportunities, suggesting the location itself is a key factor in the inflated costs.

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One of the main reasons the World Cup is taking place in the US is because of the revenue-generating opportunities it potentially offers.