Portugal drew against Colombia in Miami, resulting in Cristiano Ronaldo’s team finishing second in Group K.
Croatia secured second place in Group L after their victory over Ghana in their final group match.
Portugal will face Croatia at Toronto Stadium in the round of 32 on July 2, featuring a matchup between Ronaldo and his former Real Madrid teammate, Luka Modric.
As of 11 p.m. ET (0300 GMT), the average price for the cheapest ticket on secondary resale websites was $3,225, the highest for any round-of-32 match, according to Ticketdata. The platform collects data from resale services such as StubHub and Vivid, as stated on its website.
This price more than doubled from before the kickoff of the Portugal vs. Colombia match, underscoring the dynamic pricing model implemented by FIFA for this tournament.
This system adjusts prices based on demand—a common strategy at concerts and sports events in the U.S.—and has resulted in resale tickets for group-stage matches exceeding $1,000.
A previous analysis by Reuters indicated that the costs associated with tickets and accommodations have made this year’s World Cup more accessible primarily to those with higher incomes, signaling a shift in the demographics of ticket holders.
FIFA has advised fans to exclusively use its official resale platform, emphasizing that this marketplace is the only one where ticket delivery can be guaranteed.
