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France-Senegal Opener Tickets Sold Out, Resale Hits $30K

6/16/2026

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Summary

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Tickets for the France-Senegal opener sold out, with resale prices averaging $1,389 and premium packages reaching $30,526.
The match kicked off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 16, 2026, 3 p.m. ET.
Coach Didier Deschamps, retiring, said there is no revenge motive and emphasized setting the right tone.
Betting markets list France as a 1/2 (-210) favorite, Senegal at +600, and the over/under 2.5-goal line at even odds.

History

Historical Context

FIFA’s 1994 World Cup in the United States broke attendance records—3,587,538 fans watched matches—and introduced commercial TV coverage and higher ticket prices, creating a resale market. That commercial momentum resurfaces in 2026, when the France-Senegal opener at MetLife Stadium sees soaring resale prices, prompting organizers to consider stricter ticket rules.

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Story summary

Tickets for the France-Senegal opener sold out, with resale prices averaging $1,389 and premium packages reaching $30,526.
The match kicked off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 16, 2026, 3 p.m. ET.
Coach Didier Deschamps, retiring, said there is no revenge motive and emphasized setting the right tone.
Betting markets list France as a 1/2 (-210) favorite, Senegal at +600, and the over/under 2.5-goal line at even odds.

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