World Cup ticket prices soar past $3,000 for Croatia vs. Portugal clash
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- Ticket prices for the World Cup Round of 16 match between Croatia and Portugal have surged on resale platforms.
- The cheapest tickets have exceeded $3,000, with average prices reaching $3,225.
- The high demand is fueled by the matchup between Luka Modriฤ's Croatia and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.
Ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup Round of 16 match between Croatia and Portugal have skyrocketed on secondary resale markets, reaching extraordinary levels. According to data from the website Ticketdata, the average price for the cheapest tickets surpassed $3,000 by late Saturday.
The matchup, scheduled for July 3 in Toronto, pits Luka Modriฤ's Croatia against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. This highly anticipated clash between former Real Madrid teammates has significantly driven up fan interest and, consequently, ticket demand. By early Sunday morning, the average price for the least expensive tickets had climbed to $3,225, making it the priciest ticket among all Round of 16 matches.
According to data from the website Ticketdata, the average price for the cheapest tickets surpassed $3,000 by late Saturday.
Croatia secured their spot by defeating Ghana 2-1 in their final group stage match, finishing second in Group L. Portugal also finished second in Group K after a 0-0 draw with Colombia. The prices have more than doubled since the start of Portugal's match against Colombia. FIFA has cautioned fans to use only official channels for ticket resale to ensure security and legitimate delivery.
According to the same data, the average price for the cheapest tickets on resale markets rose to $3,225 by early Sunday morning, which, according to Ticketdata, is the highest level among all Round of 16 matches.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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