Match tickets for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 range from about $900 for the opening game to more than $8,000 for the final, underscoring the high cost of attending the tournament, which begins in North America in 100 days.
According to FIFA, nearly 7 million tickets have been made available. Fans are limited to four tickets per match and a maximum of 40 across the tournament.
About 2 million tickets were sold during an initial lottery in October. A second lottery phase held in December and January drew a record 508 million requests, FIFA said.
The most in-demand matches include the Group K finale between Colombia and Portugal in Miami on June 27, Mexico against South Korea in Guadalajara on June 18, and the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
The tournament will feature 104 matches and marks the first edition with 48 teams.
Ticket prices vary widely. The cheapest tickets available have been about $60, including for the Group J opener between Austria and Jordan in California. However, most matches involving top teams cost at least $200.
Prices rise sharply for premium games. The least expensive tickets for the final start at $2,000, while top-tier seats cost up to $8,680. On resale platforms, prices are significantly higher. One category three ticket for the final was listed at $143,750 — more than 40 times its original face value.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the pricing reflects strong demand and noted that “dynamic pricing” can cause fluctuations depending on the match.
In response to criticism, FIFA introduced a limited number of lower-cost tickets priced at $60, reserved for fans of qualified teams and accounting for about 10% of each national federation’s allocation.
Hospitality packages combining match access with VIP experiences are also available. For example, packages for France against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16 range from $2,900 to $4,500.
FIFA said additional tickets will be released from April on a first-come, first-served basis.
Resale platforms, including FIFA’s official site, allow fans to resell tickets at prices they set. The market is largely unregulated in the United States and Canada, contributing to inflated prices. In Mexico, resale above face value is restricted only when tickets are purchased locally in the national currency.
Beyond tickets, fans face additional costs. Parking at stadiums can be expensive, reaching about $100 for a group-stage match in Atlanta and $300 in Los Angeles.
For those without tickets, fan zones will be set up across the 16 host cities. In Kansas City, a fan festival will accommodate up to 25,000 people, while in New York, a fan zone at Flushing Meadows will host up to 10,000 visitors during part of the tournament.
