FIFA Raises Top Ticket Price for World Cup Final to $11K

Prices have increased significantly for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:50pm

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FIFA has raised the top ticket price for the 2026 World Cup final to $10,990, up from $8,680 when tickets were initially sold in December. Prices for other ticket categories have also increased, with category 2 tickets now costing $7,380 and category 3 tickets priced at $5,785. The governing body is using dynamic pricing for the tournament, which will be held across 11 cities in the United States, as well as 3 cities in Mexico and 2 in Canada.

Why it matters

The significant increase in ticket prices has drawn criticism from fan groups, who have filed a formal complaint to the European Commission over the soaring costs of resold tickets. The high prices could price out many casual fans and make it difficult for average supporters to attend the matches.

The details

FIFA is using dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, which means ticket prices can fluctuate based on demand. When tickets were initially sold in December after the tournament draw, the top price for the final was $8,680. However, during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales this week, that price was raised to $10,990. Category 2 tickets for the final have increased from $5,575 to $7,380, while category 3 tickets are now $5,785, up from $4,185.

  • Tickets were listed for 17 of the 72 group-stage matches by Wednesday, April 4, 2026.
  • The World Cup final will be played on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The players

FIFA

The international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer.

Fan Groups

Supporters of the teams and sport who have objected to the high ticket prices and resale costs for the 2026 World Cup.

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What’s next

FIFA has said that additional tickets will be released on a rolling basis for the 104 games to be played across the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The significant increase in World Cup ticket prices, especially for the final, highlights the challenge of balancing accessibility for average fans with maximizing revenue for FIFA and the host countries. This issue will likely continue to be a point of contention leading up to the 2026 tournament.