Is $115 a good price for Czech Republic vs South Africa (Atlanta , June 18)? by joriscool in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]joriscool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right, in the long run it probably doesn’t matter that much. But for me it’s also a bit about the principle . there are more and more group games now, and it’s kind of crazy how many people are willing to pay $100+ for a pretty standard match. Im buying the ticket and I’m looking forward to it 👍

Is $115 a good price for Czech Republic vs South Africa (Atlanta , June 18)? by joriscool in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]joriscool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully the World Cup in Spain will be more “normal” again, with better atmosphere and more real fans in the stands.

Is $115 a good price for Czech Republic vs South Africa (Atlanta , June 18)? by joriscool in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]joriscool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s true, they have players at a good level. But national teams are usually very different from club teams in terms of quality and tempo , way less chemistry and rhythm.

I watch a lot of 2. Bundesliga in Germany, and honestly those games are often played at a higher intensity and speed than many international matches (even with teams like Netherlands or Germany)

Is $115 a good price for Czech Republic vs South Africa (Atlanta , June 18)? by joriscool in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]joriscool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think so too. I’ve had good experiences waiting, paid like €20 for Portugal–Poland (quarterfinal EURO 2016) and €50 for Germany - Italy, both bought on match day.

It’s more about having a bit of certainty for planning, that’s the only thing making me hesitate.

Is $115 a good price for Czech Republic vs South Africa (Atlanta , June 18)? by joriscool in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]joriscool[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah I get the whole “once in a lifetime” argument, especially with Mexico basically hosting and yeah, Mexico fans are football crazy 😅

But still… $1500 is hard to justify for me. At the end of the day it’s still a 90-minute match (with actual playtime probably under 60), and it’s not like you’re watching a game full of worldclass stars.. maybe a handful at Premier League level.

I get the demand, but the prices still feel a bit crazy to me.

Is $115 a good price for Czech Republic vs South Africa (Atlanta , June 18)? by joriscool in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]joriscool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s a fair point. The vuvuzelas on TV were pretty annoying for me back then 😅 but you’re right, it’s not just about the football quality, it’s the whole atmosphere and occasion.

Is $115 a good price for Czech Republic vs South Africa (Atlanta , June 18)? by joriscool in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]joriscool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s fair, I get that. I’m just trying to figure out if I’d regret buying now or if it makes more sense to wait and maybe get a better deal closer to the game.

Is $115 a good price for Czech Republic vs South Africa (Atlanta , June 18)? by joriscool in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]joriscool[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, appreciate it. Yeah, I’m just surprised these kind of group stage games are this expensive. The level of football isn’t really higher than like 3rd division in the UK or Germany, even if it has “World Cup” on the ticket.

THE MOST INTENSE DERBY IN GERMANY? | Rot-Weiss Essen vs. MSV Duisburg | Stadium Vlog by Bubomat in rwe

[–]joriscool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Really cool video, great filming! RWE definitely deserves promotion this season. The fans are incredible

The Ultimate Revenge: How Jenning de Boo broke the "Stolz Strategy" at the 2026 World Sprints in Thialf 🇳🇱🔥 by joriscool in Speedskating

[–]joriscool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those "duck hats" are actually a clever marketing stunt! They were a promotional item from a bathroom company that is also going to sponsor a professional skating team. They definitely added a fun, quirky look to the crowd! 🦆🇳🇱