Ticket prices drop, but still costly for US-Australia World Cup showdown

The highly anticipated match between the US and Australia at Seattle's Lumen Field may see a reduction in ticket prices, but it's still going to cost fans a pretty penny.

With under three hours to kickoff, the minimum ticket price has dipped to $1,447, a 34% decrease over the past three days, according to ticket data service TicketData.com.

However, prices have still ranged from $2,591 to $3,480 for most tickets, with two lower-level seats priced at a steep $12,313. The scarcity of tickets suggests a strong demand for what many are calling Seattle's most significant international sporting event.

StubHub has removed its resale listings, and SeatGeek has also taken down its resale tickets three hours prior to the game's kickoff, leaving fans searching for last-minute tickets out of luck.

For context, Monday's match between Belgium and Egypt, the first of six in Seattle, saw a minimum ticket price of $442, according to TicketData.com. The US Men's National Team's (USMNT) final group-stage match against Turkey on June 25 in Los Angeles is currently listed at a minimum ticket price of $2,136.

The steep ticket prices reflect the growing demand for US soccer, with millions tuning in to watch the team compete in high-profile tournaments.

As fans prepare for the highly-anticipated showdown, they'll have to shell out big bucks, even if prices have dropped slightly.

For those interested in catching the action, the match will be broadcasted live on major television networks and streaming platforms.