FIFA released the 2026 World Cup ticket pricing in late 2025. Prices vary by phase, venue, and seat category. Here's the complete breakdown.
Official ticket price ranges (face value, USD)
| Phase | Cheapest | Most expensive | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group stage | $60 | $300 | 72 matches. Best value. |
| Round of 32 (NEW) | $80 | $400 | 16 matches. Debuts in 2026. |
| Round of 16 | $150 | $500 | 8 matches. |
| Quarter-Finals | $300 | $1,000 | 4 matches. |
| Semi-Finals | $500 | $2,500 | 2 matches at major venues. |
| 3rd Place | $300 | $1,500 | July 18 — consolation final. |
| FINAL | $1,000 | $6,000 | July 19 — MetLife Stadium. |
Resale market prices (typical)
Once first-phase tickets sold out, secondary market prices have moved:
- Group stage: Up 30-100% above face value
- R32 / R16: Up 50-150%
- Quarter-Finals: Up 100-300%
- Semi-Finals: Up 200-500%
- Final: $5,000 - $30,000+ depending on teams
How to buy
Official channels
- FIFA.com/tickets — primary sale, by random ballot during phases
- FIFA Ticket Resale — official resale platform, post-purchase exchange
- Hospitality packages — via FIFA partners (Wonder, MATCH Hospitality). $5K-$50K+ per match.
Secondary market (legal in USA)
- StubHub — verified, anti-fraud protections
- Vivid Seats — verified
- SeatGeek — verified
- Avoid: Craigslist, eBay, social media DMs — high fraud risk
Tips to save money
- Buy via FIFA's last-minute ballot — leftover seats often go for face value
- Target non-knockout matches — group-stage between mid-tier teams = cheapest
- Avoid headliner teams — Brazil/Argentina/USA matches command premium prices
- Avoid the Final — historically the highest-priced match. Watch in a fan zone or bar instead.
Categories
Within each phase, FIFA sells multiple seat categories:
- Category 1: Closest to action. Premium prices.
- Category 2: Lower bowl, slightly farther.
- Category 3: Upper bowl.
- Category 4 (host country residents only): Available only to people with US/Canada/Mexico billing addresses. Heavily discounted.
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How much is a 2026 World Cup ticket?
Group stage: $60-$300. Final: $1,000-$6,000. Resale prices can be much higher.
Where do I buy 2026 World Cup tickets?
Official: FIFA.com/tickets. Verified resale: StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek. Avoid unverified social media listings.
Are 2026 World Cup tickets sold out?
First-phase tickets sold out in October 2025. Subsequent phases (last-minute ballot, resale) remain available through the tournament.
How much do Final tickets cost?
Face value: $1,000-$6,000. Resale: $5,000-$30,000+ depending on which teams qualify.