{"id":115145,"date":"2026-02-12T18:25:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T18:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=115145"},"modified":"2026-02-12T18:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T18:25:12","slug":"world-cup-ticket-prices-skyrocket-on-fifa-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=115145","title":{"rendered":"World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA site"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have surged on FIFA\u2019s official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value, even though most tickets were only recently distributed following the end of the main sales phase in January.
\nWeeks after FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned that tickets appearing on resale sites were likely to carry exorbitant price tags, those concerns have materialized \u2014 on world football\u2019s own platform.
\nAs of Wednesday, a Category 3 seat \u2014 located in the upper tier of the stands \u2014 for the tournament\u2019s opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City\u2019s Azteca Stadium on June 11 was listed at $5,324, compared with its original price of $895.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a Category 3 seat for the World Cup final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was advertised at an eye-watering $143,750 \u2014 more than 41 times its face value of $3,450. The cheapest available resale ticket for the final was listed at $9,775.
\nIn a few rare cases, however, prices have fallen. One ticket for Austria\u2019s group-stage match against Jordan at Levi\u2019s Stadium in California \u2014 which hosted Sunday\u2019s Super Bowl \u2014 is being offered for $552, despite originally costing $620.
\nFor many football fans, the prices listed on FIFA\u2019s resale site confirm concerns voiced since the tournament draw in December.
\n\u201cThese exorbitant prices unfortunately don\u2019t surprise me. It reflects what we know and what we fight against: many people buy to resell,\u201d said Guillaume Aupretre, spokesperson for the France national team supporters\u2019 group Irresistibles Francais, which has nearly 2,500 members.
\n\u201cIn the end, who pays the price? Passionate fans who are left facing outrageous offers. We would prefer this benefit real supporters who travel to back their team, but unfortunately that\u2019s not the case.\u201d
\nDespite the steep price tags, demand remains strong, reflecting a global frenzy that has generated some 500 million ticket requests, according to FIFA.
\n\u2018Monumental betrayal\u2019While its resale platform carries FIFA\u2019s endorsement, the governing body specifies in its terms of sale that it acts only as a facilitator \u2014 taking a 15% fee \u2014 in this fan-to-fan marketplace, with resellers setting their own prices.
\n\u201cGenerally speaking, the pricing model adopted for FIFA World Cup 26 reflects the existing market practice for major entertainment and sporting events within our host countries, soccer included,\u201d FIFA said in a statement.
\n\u201cThis also reflects the treatment of the secondary ticket market, which has a distinct legal framework compared with many other parts of the world. We remain focused on ensuring fair access to our game for both existing and prospective fans.\u201d
\nThe resale market is unregulated in the United States and Canada. In Mexico, reselling a ticket above face value is prohibited, but only if the ticket is purchased in Mexico using local currency.
\nTicketing has become one of the most contentious issues surrounding the tournament, with fan groups such as Football Supporters Europe accusing FIFA of a \u201cmonumental betrayal\u201d over pricing.
\nIn response, FIFA introduced a limited allocation of tickets priced at $60 for official supporters\u2019 groups. Critics argue that the discounted category falls far short of addressing the broader problem.
\nSince February 5, FIFA has been notifying applicants whether they secured tickets during the second sales phase, which ended in January.
\nA final \u201clast-minute\u201d sales phase will run from April until the end of the tournament on a first-come, first-served basis.
\nDuring these sales phases, FIFA applies what it calls \u201cvariable pricing,\u201d meaning prices fluctuate according to demand and availability for each match. However, it emphasizes that it does not use a dynamic pricing model, as prices are not automatically adjusted.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have surged on FIFA\u2019s official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value, even though most tickets were only recently distributed following the end of the main sales phase in January.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Weeks after FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned that tickets appearing on resale sites were likely to carry exorbitant price tags, those concerns have materialized \u2014 on world football\u2019s own platform.<\/p>\n

As of Wednesday, a Category 3 seat \u2014 located in the upper tier of the stands \u2014 for the tournament\u2019s opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City\u2019s Azteca Stadium on June 11 was listed at $5,324, compared with its original price of $895.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a Category 3 seat for the World Cup final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was advertised at an eye-watering $143,750 \u2014 more than 41 times its face value of $3,450. The cheapest available resale ticket for the final was listed at $9,775.<\/p>\n

In a few rare cases, however, prices have fallen. One ticket for Austria\u2019s group-stage match against Jordan at Levi\u2019s Stadium in California \u2014 which hosted Sunday\u2019s Super Bowl \u2014 is being offered for $552, despite originally costing $620.<\/p>\n

For many football fans, the prices listed on FIFA\u2019s resale site confirm concerns voiced since the tournament draw in December.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese exorbitant prices unfortunately don\u2019t surprise me. It reflects what we know and what we fight against: many people buy to resell,\u201d said Guillaume Aupretre, spokesperson for the France national team supporters\u2019 group Irresistibles Francais, which has nearly 2,500 members.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the end, who pays the price? Passionate fans who are left facing outrageous offers. We would prefer this benefit real supporters who travel to back their team, but unfortunately that\u2019s not the case.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the steep price tags, demand remains strong, reflecting a global frenzy that has generated some 500 million ticket requests, according to FIFA.<\/p>\n

\u2018Monumental betrayal\u2019
While its resale platform carries FIFA\u2019s endorsement, the governing body specifies in its terms of sale that it acts only as a facilitator \u2014 taking a 15% fee \u2014 in this fan-to-fan marketplace, with resellers setting their own prices.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenerally speaking, the pricing model adopted for FIFA World Cup 26 reflects the existing market practice for major entertainment and sporting events within our host countries, soccer included,\u201d FIFA said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis also reflects the treatment of the secondary ticket market, which has a distinct legal framework compared with many other parts of the world. We remain focused on ensuring fair access to our game for both existing and prospective fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

The resale market is unregulated in the United States and Canada. In Mexico, reselling a ticket above face value is prohibited, but only if the ticket is purchased in Mexico using local currency.<\/p>\n

Ticketing has become one of the most contentious issues surrounding the tournament, with fan groups such as Football Supporters Europe accusing FIFA of a \u201cmonumental betrayal\u201d over pricing.<\/p>\n

In response, FIFA introduced a limited allocation of tickets priced at $60 for official supporters\u2019 groups. Critics argue that the discounted category falls far short of addressing the broader problem.<\/p>\n

Since February 5, FIFA has been notifying applicants whether they secured tickets during the second sales phase, which ended in January.<\/p>\n

A final \u201clast-minute\u201d sales phase will run from April until the end of the tournament on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

During these sales phases, FIFA applies what it calls \u201cvariable pricing,\u201d meaning prices fluctuate according to demand and availability for each match. However, it emphasizes that it does not use a dynamic pricing model, as prices are not automatically adjusted.
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