The US and Mexico were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, and ticket prices for remaining matches dropped sharply — quarterfinal seats fell roughly 50-60% from pre-elimination levels, with some dropping from nearly $3,000 to far lower prices. This sudden availability at lower cost benefits fans who can now afford to attend matches they couldn't before, though it reflects the financial impact of losing the tournament hosts and fan bases. The story also captures a broader pattern: all three co-host nations (US, Mexico, Canada) plus Brazil, Portugal, and Colombia were eliminated, wiping out most of the major regional fan bases that initially drove high demand.