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US-Belgium Quarterfinal Tickets Reach $13K, Fans Protest

7/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ticket resale sites list U.S.–Belgium quarter-final seats in Seattle from $2,200 to $13,000, sparking affordability debate.
Defender Sergino Dest said the team hopes to channel confidence into a win, calling the match the biggest in U.S. soccer history.
Midfielder Folarin Balogun will miss the game after a straight-red suspension, while fans who cannot afford tickets plan to watch on FOX 12 or at local sports bars.

History

Historical Context

The United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, whose knockout stage began on July 2 and featured 16 teams, igniting nationwide soccer interest. That surge helped build a secondary-market for tickets, a trend that now sees Seattle quarter-final resale prices soaring. With the U.S., Canada and Mexico set to co-host the 2026 World Cup, FIFA and US Soccer face renewed pricing pressure.

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Story summary

Ticket resale sites list U.S.–Belgium quarter-final seats in Seattle from $2,200 to $13,000, sparking affordability debate.
Defender Sergino Dest said the team hopes to channel confidence into a win, calling the match the biggest in U.S. soccer history.
Midfielder Folarin Balogun will miss the game after a straight-red suspension, while fans who cannot afford tickets plan to watch on FOX 12 or at local sports bars.

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