Portugal vs Colombia in Miami becomes most in-demand World Cup match
Ticket demand for Portugal’s clash with Colombia in Miami has been unprecedented, with coach Roberto Martinez securing his family's seats months in advance.
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The World Cup group-stage match between Portugal and Colombia in Miami has emerged as the most in-demand fixture of the entire tournament. According to data from the ticketing process, the match received five million requests during the first 24 hours of the Random Selection Draw in December, making it the most requested ticket among all 72 group-stage games.
The intense competition for seats meant even Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez had to plan well ahead to ensure his family could attend. With the high demand, resale prices for the match on platforms like StubHub have reportedly surged, with some listings exceeding 6,000 dollars.
Well, it means I had to buy tickets for my family in November. That’s what it means. Because I knew it was going to be difficult to get tickets. Roberto Martinez
The popularity is driven by the significant Colombian population in Florida and the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is participating in what is expected to be his final World Cup. While Colombia currently leads Group K after two wins, Portugal remains in contention to claim the top spot with a victory.