World Cup Host Cities With Steepest Resale Ticket Prices Rises
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning soon, with Mexico vs. South Africa as the opening match. Ticket resale prices have risen sharply in many host cities, despite some concerns about unsold tickets and lower demand for certain games. FIFA says many tickets have been sold directly to fans and offers a range of prices to keep the event accessible.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be held across 16 cities, featuring 48 teams and over 100 games.
- Resale ticket prices increased significantly in cities like Monterrey (39.3%), Mexico City (28%), Philadelphia (22.2%), Atlanta (20.4%), and Houston (19.6%).
- FIFA sold approximately 104,000 group stage tickets at a low price of $60 to make the event affordable.
- Some lower-demand matches still have many unsold tickets and lower resale prices.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized that there are both expensive and affordable tickets available.
- President Donald Trump commented that he would not pay $1,000 for a U.S. team game ticket against Paraguay.
- Concerns about some empty seats are similar to previous World Cups, including 2022 in Qatar.
- Ticket sales overall remain high, with many buyers purchasing tickets directly from FIFA.
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