Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices creating sticker shock for soccer fans
Summary
FIFA is charging very high prices for tickets and related costs for the 2026 World Cup, which will be the largest ever with 48 teams playing 104 matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. These high prices have upset fans and officials, and some cities are pushing back against extra costs linked to hosting the event.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- FIFA expects to make a record $10.9 billion from the tournament.
- Ticket prices on FIFA’s resale site include a 15% fee for both buyers and sellers.
- The most expensive final ticket recently cost $33,970, and some resale tickets went as high as $2 million, though FIFA said those prices don’t reflect actual sales.
- The average cheapest ticket price on resale for group-stage matches was $553, with the cheapest final ticket priced at $7,734.
- President Trump said he would not pay $1,000 for a U.S. game ticket.
- Cities hosting games face high costs for security and transportation, with New Jersey charging $98 for round-trip train fares to the MetLife Stadium, far above normal prices.
- Vancouver officials declined FIFA’s request for a police motorcade for FIFA’s president, seeking to keep costs and security measures reasonable.
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