FIFA has officially opened ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, and the prices reveal just how costly this tournament will be for fans. While FIFA had previously stated that 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets price would start at $60, it has come to light that those entry-level seats are extremely limited. Notably, those $60 seats are mostly confined to upper-deck corners in group-stage games. With FIFA expanding the tournament to 48 teams, demand has soared for tickets.
The majority of tickets at 2026 FIFA World Cup are priced in the hundreds. The prices for marquee matches such as openers and knockout ties even go into the thousands. For group-stage fixtures in the United States, tickets range from $60 to $620 depending on the stadium and seating category. SoFi Stadium in California, Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey carry some of the highest prices of the tournament.
FIFA has confirmed that all prices for 2026 FIFA World Cup are subject to its “variable pricing” model. It means that ticket costs could shift based on demand as sales continue. This approach has already frustrated fans, many of whom faced long waits online only to discover that lower-priced tickets had sold out within minutes.
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The Mexico City opener at Estadio Azteca is priced between $745 and $1,825. Meanwhile, Canada’s opener in Toronto falls between $355 and $1,745. The most expensive opener will be the U.S. men’s national team’s debut at SoFi, with tickets ranging from $1,120 to $2,735. Notably, 2026 FIFA World Cup Tickets have been divided into four categories for each game. Category 1 tickets are the most expensive while Category 4 tickets are the least expensive.
As the 2026 World Cup progresses, ticket prices rise significantly through the knockout stages. Quarterfinal tickets at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles are priced as high as $1,690. The ticket prices for 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium have been set exorbitantly high. Category 1 tickets for the showpiece cost $6,730, while even the cheapest Category 4 seats are set at $2,030.
| Match | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico opener | $1,825 | $1,290 | $745 | $370 |
| Canada opener | $1,745 | $1,240 | $715 | $355 |
| U.S. opener | $2,735 | $1,940 | $1,120 | $560 |
| Group stage | $345–$805 | $260–$605 | $120–$280 | $60–$140 |
| Round of 32 | $440–$665 | $335–$500 | $160–$240 | $125–$185 |
| Round of 16 | $590–$890 | $450–$675 | $220–$330 | $170–$260 |
| Third place | $1,000 | $715 | $360 | $165 |
| Final | $6,370 | $4,210 | $2,790 | $2,030 |
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For the semifinals in 2026 World Cup, Category 1 seats at AT&T Stadium in Texas are going for $2,780. Meanwhile, mid-tier options in Category 2 were priced at nearly $2,000 and quickly sold out. Notably, team-specific packages are also available for 2026 FIFA World Cup. The package will cover all three group matches for nations like Argentina and Brazil, with Category 1 packages costing $930 per game.
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