Summary
Soccer fans are upset about the high ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Ticket prices for games are much higher than previous tournaments, with some early-stage seats costing hundreds and later-stage finals tickets reaching thousands of dollars.
Key Facts
- Ticket prices for the World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are significantly higher than at previous tournaments.
- Opening round tickets cost at least several hundred dollars, with very few available at $60.
- Tickets for the first U.S. men's team game cost over $2,700, exceeding the highest prices for the final game in Qatar.
- Many seats for the World Cup final will cost over $6,300, compared to about $1,600 for the final in Qatar.
- FIFA is using dynamic pricing, which means prices can change based on how many people want the tickets.
- FIFA is also offering "rights to buy" a ticket, known as "RTBs," which cost extra and do not include the actual ticket price.
- Fans are describing the ticket pricing as extremely expensive and unprecedented.
