World Cup ticket prices starting to decline on resale markets

After an initial furor over jaw-dropping ticket prices, global soccer fans may be starting to see some relief — at least in the resale market.

After an initial furor over jaw-dropping levels of ticket prices, global soccer fans may be starting to see some relief — at least in the resale market.

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Prices for more than 90% of World Cup matches are coming down on resale sites such as StubHub and SeatGeek, according to data tracked by analytics group TicketData.com. The trend was first reported by The Athletic.

FIFA, the international soccer governing body, has sparked outcry for pricing tickets seemingly out of reach for many fans. To this day, lower-bowl seats for many group-stage matches cost more than $1,000.