Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals have fallen sharply, with Norway's match against England the most expensive. The median price for a quarterfinal ticket is now $2,190, a 54% decrease since June 30.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into ticket reseller StubHub. He stated that fans in Texas have not received tickets they bought. "My office is looking into reports that StubHub is failing to deliver tickets that Texas fans have rightfully purchased," said Ken Paxton. "For many, going to a World Cup match is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If StubHub is ghost ticketing Texans out of that experience, my office will use every tool available to hold them accountable and help fans who have been wronged."
Norway's match against England at Miami Stadium has the highest median price of the four quarterfinals at $3,161. The get-in price for that match is $1,923. The other quarterfinals are also very expensive. France vs Morocco in Boston has a get-in price of $977, Spain vs Belgium in Los Angeles starts at $1,112, and Argentina vs Switzerland in Kansas City has a get-in price of $1,370.
The sharp 54% price drop coincides with the host nations the United States, Canada and Mexico being eliminated from the tournament. With the local teams out, demand from home fans has dropped significantly. Tickets for the semifinals, third-place match and final have also become cheaper, but not as much. The median price for the final is now $13,699, a 16% decline since the end of June.
StubHub is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit filed June 30 in New York, accusing the company of misleading consumers who did not get tickets as promised. StubHub defends its handling by pointing to FIFA's official ticketing system and transfer restrictions as reasons for delivery problems. The company mentions its FanProtect Guarantee which offers replacement tickets or a refund. FIFA has directed fans toward its official resale marketplace and disputed StubHub's claim that FIFA's systems are the main cause of failures.
Norway is in a strong second place in the World Cup group with six points from three games. The team has scored eight goals and conceded seven. In their last match, Norway lost 1-2 to England on July 11, the same opponent they meet in the quarterfinal. Erling Haaland has been key with seven goals in five tournament appearances so far.
The next match on the schedule is a home fixture against Denmark on September 24. Alexander Sørloth is currently out with injury. For a full overview of the player squad, see our squad page.
