2026 World Cup Ticket Prices Soar on Resale Market

Seats for many matches listed at several times their face value on FIFA's official platform.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA's official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value even though most tickets have only recently been distributed.

Why it matters

The exorbitant prices reflect the ongoing issue of ticket scalping and reselling, which makes it difficult for regular fans to access tickets at reasonable prices and undermines FIFA's efforts to ensure broad accessibility to the World Cup.

The details

Many World Cup tickets have been listed on FIFA's official resale platform at several times their original face value, pricing out regular fans and reflecting the widespread practice of ticket scalping and reselling.

  • The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place.

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The takeaway

The skyrocketing ticket prices on the resale market for the 2026 World Cup highlight the ongoing challenge of ticket scalping and the need for FIFA to implement stronger measures to ensure fair access and affordability for regular fans.