USA vs Paraguay World Cup 2026 Tickets: Prices, How to Buy & Seating Guide
USA vs Paraguay tickets are now cheaper on resale than from FIFA itself. The USMNT opens its home World Cup in two days, Friday, June 12, 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) at 6:00 PM PDT, and something unusual is happening: the match still isn’t sold out.
Here’s the bottom line: FIFA priced this opener so high that the market broke. The official portal’s cheapest remaining seat costs $1,120. Resale platforms are sitting on over 3,000 listings starting around $900 to $1,000. Buying secondhand now beats face value, which almost never happens for a host nation opener.
Even President Trump told the New York Post he wouldn’t pay these prices. If you’re more flexible than the White House, this is the best buyer’s market any US opener has ever offered two days out.
USA vs Paraguay Ticket Quick Facts:
- Match: USA vs Paraguay (Match 4, Group D)
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026 (in two days)
- Kickoff: 6:00 PM PDT (Local) / 9:00 PM ET / 2:00 AM BST (June 13)
- Venue: Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
- Capacity: 69,650 (FIFA soccer configuration)
- TV (USA): FOX (English), Tubi (free 4K stream with sign-in), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Official Availability: Not sold out. 116 to 139 FIFA tickets this week, $1,120 to $2,735
- Current Resale Starting Price: ~$900 to $1,050 depending on platform (as of June 9-10)
- FIFA Resale Marketplace: Open until 1 hour before kickoff
Backed by StubHub’s FanProtect guarantee. Prices set by sellers and may be above or below face value.
USA vs Paraguay Ticket Prices
Official FIFA prices (face value):
| Category | Price (USD) | Seating Location |
|---|---|---|
| Supporter Entry | $60 | Federation allocation only |
| Category 4 | From $355 (sold through earlier phases) | Upper tier, behind goals |
| Category 3 | From $560 (sold through earlier phases) | Mid tier, corners |
| Category 2 / Front Cat 2 | $1,200 to $2,330 | Lower tier, sides |
| Category 1 / Front Cat 1 | $2,735 up to $4,105 | Prime lower tier, halfway line |
FIFA runs dynamic pricing on host nation matches, and this opener got the full treatment. FIFA quietly added Front Category 1 seats at up to $4,105 and a Front Category 2 tier at $1,940 to $2,330 in the April sales reopening. That $4,105 front row set a World Cup group stage record. A 15% service fee lands on top at checkout.
The result: as of this week, FIFA’s portal still shows over a hundred unsold tickets, all priced between $1,120 and $2,735. For context, $2,735 is more than the best seat cost at the 2022 World Cup final. The Supporter Entry tier at $60 is routed through US Soccer and the Paraguayan FA only. You can’t buy it from FIFA directly. Our full ticket price guide breaks down every category by stage.
Resale market prices (as of June 9-10):
| Platform | Starting Price (USD) | Listings | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA Resale | Varies | – | Official resale, open until 1 hour before kickoff |
| SeatGeek | From ~$930 | 800+ | Deal Score ratings |
| Ticketmaster | From ~$1,049 | 1,680+ | Official-style verified resale |
| StubHub | ~$1,000+ | 600+ | FanProtect guarantee |
| VividSeats | ~$1,000+ | 250+ | 100% Buyer Guarantee, rewards program |
Read those numbers again. The resale floor is below FIFA’s cheapest remaining ticket. With over 3,000 listings across platforms and FIFA still holding inventory, sellers have no leverage. Tickets that went for $1,120 plus fees at face value are changing hands in the $900s.
Fair warning, and it cuts both ways: FIFA may release another batch at lower prices before Friday, which would push resale down further. Or the opening night buzz from Thursday’s Azteca match sparks a last-minute American rush, and this window slams shut. Two days out, with prices below face value, waiting to save another $50 is a bet against the entire country noticing at once.
How to Buy USA vs Paraguay Tickets
Step 1: Compare Resale Before the FIFA Portal. For this match only, flip the usual order. FIFA’s official portal lists from $1,120 plus a 15% fee, while resale starts in the $900s. Check the resale platforms first, then use the portal as your fallback. You’ll need a FIFA account and a Visa card for any official purchase, so set both up now regardless.
Step 2: Check FIFA’s Resale Marketplace. Original buyers return tickets they can’t use, verified through FIFA IDs. FIFA charges a 15% fee to both seller and buyer, and there’s no price cap, so compare against the platforms below before committing. It stays open until one hour before kickoff.
Step 3: Buy from Verified Resale Platforms. StubHub is one of the most trusted options for this match, backed by their FanProtect guarantee covering invalid tickets, cancellations and late delivery.
VividSeats often lists the same seats for less and pays credit back through its rewards program. SeatGeek currently shows the lowest floor with Deal Score ratings on every listing, and Ticketmaster holds the deepest inventory. With four platforms holding thousands of seats, five minutes of comparison is free money.
Step 4: Consider Hospitality Packages. On Location is the only official FIFA hospitality provider. Packages at SoFi start around $1,784 and climb past $15,000 for premium suites. With resale under $1,000, hospitality only makes sense if you want the lounge experience, not just a seat. Browse options at FIFA’s hospitality site.
Fair warning on scams: all tickets are digital, tied to your FIFA ID through the official app. No paper. No PDFs. No screenshots. Never buy from WhatsApp groups, Facebook Marketplace, random sellers on X, or anyone outside SoFi on Friday night. If the transfer doesn’t go through FIFA’s verified system, you’re buying nothing.
Los Angeles Stadium Seating and Match Day Guide
SoFi Stadium holds 69,650 for World Cup matches. Its NFL capacity is 70,240, but the soccer configuration removes corner seats to fit the wider FIFA-standard pitch. It’s indoor-outdoor: covered overhead, open at the sides, with clean sightlines from every angle and the massive double-sided Infinity Screen hanging over the pitch.
Category 1 gives you halfway line views in the lower 100 level. Category 2 covers the lower bowl sides and corners, the value sweet spot if you can find it. Category 3 lives in the 300 level sides, and Category 4 fills the upper 500 level behind the goals, where the loudest American and Paraguayan support will be.
Inglewood in June sits in the low 70s Fahrenheit (low 20s Celsius), and the roof means sun and rain are irrelevant. Dress for comfort, not weather.
Getting there: SoFi has no adjacent rail station, so LA Metro runs official match-day shuttles from the LAX/Metro Transit Center station, which connects to the K Line and C Line. Ride Metro to the transit center, hop the shuttle, done. Driving works but parking passes sell out fast and run $60 and up on match day, with post-match traffic that will test your patience.
Transit plus shuttle is the smarter play for a 6:00 PM Friday kickoff in LA. Arrive early. Host opener security will be slow, and you don’t want to be in a queue when the teams walk out. See the full stadium guide for parking and accessibility details.
FAQ About USA vs Paraguay Tickets
Are USA vs Paraguay tickets still available?
Yes, easily, which has surprised everyone. FIFA’s portal showed 116 to 139 unsold tickets this week at $1,120 to $2,735, and resale platforms hold over 3,000 listings combined: 1,680+ on Ticketmaster, 800+ on SeatGeek, 600+ on StubHub and 250+ on VividSeats. The US opener is the only one of the three host openers with this much supply.
What is the cheapest USA vs Paraguay ticket right now?
As of June 9-10, SeatGeek’s floor is around $930, with StubHub and VividSeats near $1,000 and Ticketmaster from $1,049. All of those beat FIFA’s cheapest remaining face value seat at $1,120 plus the 15% fee. The $60 Supporter Entry tier goes through US Soccer and the Paraguayan FA only and was never on public sale.
Are resale World Cup tickets safe to buy?
Yes, if you stick to verified platforms. StubHub’s FanProtect guarantee covers invalid tickets, late delivery and cancellations, and VividSeats offers a 100% Buyer Guarantee. Avoid social media sellers, WhatsApp groups and anyone asking for Venmo or wire transfer outside a major marketplace.
Can I still resell my ticket if I cannot attend?
Yes, through FIFA’s official resale marketplace, open until one hour before kickoff with a 15% fee charged to both sides. Be realistic on price: with the market sitting below face value, listings above what you paid won’t move. Transfers outside the FIFA system are not permitted and can get your ticket cancelled.
What time does USA vs Paraguay kick off?
Kickoff is 6:00 PM PDT local time in Inglewood on Friday, June 12. That’s 9:00 PM ET in New York, 2:00 AM BST in the UK and 3:00 AM CEST in Central Europe on Saturday, June 13. In Asunción it’s a 10:00 PM Friday night kickoff.
FOX carries it in English, Tubi streams it free in 4K with a free account sign-in, including the Fox pregame and post-match shows, and Telemundo has the Spanish call with all coverage also on Peacock. Check the full TV coverage guide for broadcasters in other countries.
USA vs Paraguay is the strangest ticket story of the opening round: a host nation’s World Cup debut on home soil, selling below face value two days out. That’s not weak demand for the game. That’s FIFA’s pricing meeting reality.
If you’ve ever wanted to see the USMNT at a World Cup, the door has never been this open. Compare the four platforms, grab a seat in the $900s, and be there when it starts. If not, FOX and Tubi have you covered from the couch, free.
