World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA re-sale site
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA's official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value..
✨ Key Highlights
Ticket prices for the upcoming 2026 World Cup have surged dramatically on FIFA's official resale platform, with some seats listed at several times their original face value, causing outrage among football fans.
- A category three seat for the opening game between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium was listed at $5,324, up from its original price of $895.
- The most expensive ticket observed for the World Cup final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was $143,750, more than 41 times its original price of $3,450.
- FIFA charges a 15% fee as a facilitator on its fan-to-fan resale platform, stating that resellers determine the prices.
- Fan groups like Football Supporters Europe have accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" over pricing, despite FIFA's introduction of a small number of $60 tickets for official supporters.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Standard Sports
Part of the Day's Coverage
World Cup 2026 Developments: Australia Wins Opener and Ticket Prices Surge - February 2026
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have surged dramatically on FIFA's official resale platform, with some seats listed at several times their original face value. In events related to the tournament, England's football coach, Thomas Tuchel, has extended his contract with the Football Association to encompass the World Cup this year and the next European Championship. On the field, Australia secured a dominant 67-run victory over Ireland in their opening World Cup match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, despite losing captain Mitchell Marsh to injury.
