Ticket prices for the United States' round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium in Seattle have seen a dramatic decrease, plunging by over 30 percent in the days leading up to Monday's game. The "get-in" price, representing the cheapest available ticket, reached a high of nearly $4,000 on June 1 but dropped to as low as $1,549 on Tuesday.

The fluctuating market saw the price spike to $2,836 after the U.S. secured their spot in the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, prices have steadily declined since then. By Saturday afternoon, the get-in price had fallen to $1,423, a 32 percent decrease over the preceding three days.

A slight rebound occurred by Saturday evening, with prices at 6 p.m. Eastern Time reaching $1,635. This late surge elevated the USA-Belgium game from the fourth-highest to the second-highest get-in price among all eight round of 16 matches.

This significant price drop for the USA-Belgium fixture is notable, especially given that Belgium's team base camp is located just 10 miles south of Seattle Stadium. This marks Belgium's third match in Seattle during the tournament, having previously played to a draw against Egypt and secured a comeback win against Senegal.

Despite the price volatility, the USA-Belgium match remains one of the most expensive tickets for the round of 16. The top-priced match is Mexico versus England in Mexico City, with get-in prices at $3,574. Other round of 16 matches also command high prices, including Argentina against Egypt in Atlanta at $1,599 and Brazil against Norway in New Jersey at $1,537.

The decrease in ticket cost for the USA-Belgium game contrasts with the trend for other matches. For instance, the price for Canada's elimination match against Morocco dropped by 14 percent from $838 in the final 72 hours.

This market behavior suggests a dynamic interplay between team performance, fan demand, and the strategic pricing of secondary market tickets as major sporting events approach their final stages.

Fans hoping to attend the match have seen their opportunities for more affordable entry increase, though prices remain substantial compared to earlier stages of the tournament. The final pricing will likely continue to be influenced by last-minute demand and team developments.