Summary
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup final have significantly increased, with the cheapest available at £3,119. Fans and supporters' groups have criticized the pricing, claiming it ignores the contributions and traditions of the World Cup. FIFA has introduced a variable pricing policy based on the attractiveness of games, causing additional concerns among fans.
Key Facts
- The cheapest ticket for the 2026 World Cup final is priced at £3,119 ($4,185).
- In 2022, the lowest-priced final tickets were £450, indicating a sevenfold increase.
- The 'supporters standard tier' tickets now cost £4,162 ($5,560), up from £747 in 2022.
- 'Supporters premium tier' tickets are priced at £6,615 ($8,860), compared to £1,197 last time.
- Fans' group Football Supporters Europe called the pricing policy "extortionate."
- FIFA is using a variable pricing policy based on a game’s attractiveness rather than set prices.
- No lowest-price category tickets will be available to dedicated fans through their national associations.
- Football Supporters Europe has asked FIFA to halt ticket sales and review pricing policies.
