MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Brazilian and Scottish fans celebrated their love of soccer on Wednesday at the Miami Stadium, even though only Brazil advanced to the FIFA World Cup’s Round of 32.
Samba didn’t silence the Tartan Army’s bagpipes, and the canary yellow jerseys didn’t drown the wool kilts. Nothing killed the joy. Not the expenses, the flights, the security screenings, the lines, nor the ticket checks.
The demand for tickets was high. Entry-level resale prices ranged from $1,600 to $1,855. Tickets later averaged between $3,500 and $5,445. Premium seats reached $25,800…