France's potential round of 16 match against Paraguay has seen ticket prices drop 40% in just seconds after Germany's elimination. The Paraguayans pulled off the perfect heist by eliminating Germany on penalties after miraculously withstanding the constant onslaught of the Mannschaft players.

What happened?

The ticket price for the match between France and Paraguay dramatically dropped in the seconds following Germany's defeat on penalties. From nearly $1400 during the match's extra time, the average price fell to $850 just after Paraguay's heroic qualification.

Why does this matter for France?

This drop in ticket prices is due to Germany's presence, which brings one of the largest contingents of supporters in this World Cup. French fans might benefit from this drop, but it's unlikely that ticket prices will rise to the level they would have reached if the match had been between France and Germany.

What comes next?

France will face Sweden to determine its opponent in the round of 16. Here are France's latest results: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 |

France is currently on a three-game winning streak, with a record of 4W-0D-1L in its last five matches. Their next match will be on 2026-09-25 against Turkey.