Expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
Summary
Tickets for most group-stage games of the upcoming World Cup are still available, but many are very expensive, with prices up to $4,105 for the USA's first match against Paraguay. FIFA uses dynamic pricing, so ticket costs vary widely depending on the game and seating category, and some popular matches have already sold out.Key Facts
- The World Cup starts on June 11 and will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Tickets are being sold through FIFA's official website in a "last-minute sales" section.
- Ticket prices range from about $380 for less popular games to over $4,000 for top matches like USA vs. Paraguay.
- FIFA uses dynamic pricing, which means ticket prices can change based on demand.
- Some games involving big teams like Argentina, Brazil, England, and France still have tickets available but at high prices.
- 17 group-stage games, including the tournament opener Mexico vs. South Africa, are completely sold out.
- FIFA takes a 30% fee from ticket resales on its official resale platform but does not control resale prices.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the revenue helps fund football development worldwide.
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