World Cup ticket prices surge from $60 to over $8,000 as demand rises ahead of the 2026 tournament in North America

FIFA has confirmed that World Cup ticket prices for the 2026 tournament in North America range from $60 to more than $8,000, with demand reaching record levels just 100 days before kick-off.

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The expanded competition will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

FIFA has made nearly seven million tickets available in total. Each person may purchase up to four tickets per match and a maximum of 40 across the tournament.

Around two million tickets were sold during an initial lottery in October. A second sales phase held between December and January attracted a staggering 508 million requests, the highest figure recorded in the competition’s history.

The most sought-after fixtures include the Group K finale between Colombia and Portugal in Miami on June 27, Mexico’s clash with South Korea in Guadalajara on June 18, and the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

Prices have risen sharply for high-demand matches. The cheapest tickets initially available cost $60, including for the Group J opener between Austria and Jordan at Levi’s Stadium.

Most fixtures involving leading football nations are priced at $200 or more.

For the final, entry-level seats begin at $2,000, while premium seats reach $8,680.

On FIFA’s official resale platform, a category three ticket for the final was recently advertised at $143,750, more than 40 times its original face value.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attributed the soaring costs to dynamic pricing and exceptional demand, particularly in the United States.

Following criticism, FIFA introduced a limited category of $60 tickets reserved for supporters of qualified teams.

Those seats account for just 10 per cent of each national federation’s allocation.

Hospitality packages combining match tickets with VIP lounge access are also on sale.

For France against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, packages range from $2,900 to $4,500.

FIFA will release additional tickets from April on a first come, first served basis.

However, resale markets remain largely unregulated in the United States and Canada, allowing sellers to set their own prices.

Beyond match tickets, supporters must factor in additional expenses. Parking at venues such as Atlanta can cost $100 for a group-stage game, while in Los Angeles the fee climbs to $300.

For fans unable to secure tickets, official Fan Festivals offer an alternative. In Kansas City, the fan zone will accommodate up to 25,000 people.

In New York, the US Open venue at Flushing Meadows will host a ticketed fan experience from June 17 to 28.

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With demand at unprecedented levels, World Cup ticket prices have become one of the defining talking points ahead of football’s biggest global spectacle.