How much are World Cup tickets 2026? Here are the cheapest and most expensive seats for FIFA tournament originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be the largest and most expansive edition in the history of the sport. For the first time ever, the tournament is expanding its field to include 48 competing nations, a significant increase from the traditional 32-team format. This landmark expansion guarantees more nations the opportunity to participate on the world stage.This monumental event will be co-hosted across three North American countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. A total of 16 host cities — 11 in the U.S., three in Mexico and two in Canada — will welcome the world’s best teams and millions of fans. The cross-continent hosting arrangement highlights the truly global nature of the sport.The new format will see the 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four nations, replacing the previous eight-group structure. The group stage will be followed by a new Round of 32 knockout phase. The top two teams from each group will advance automatically, joined by the eight best third-place finishers, ensuring competitive stakes right up until the final group matches.Across the sprawling host nations, the world’s best players will represent their countries as they chase the coveted trophy. With so many teams and fans spread across the continent, many will be searching for the best ways to purchase tickets.The Sporting News has you covered with ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the cheapest and most expensive seats.2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news | Full World Cup schedule | Buy World Cup ticketsHow much are World Cup tickets in 2026?On StubHub, ticket prices for the World Cup are anywhere from $369 to $328,053. Of course, prices will vary based on the teams, the venue and the round for each match.Most expensive World Cup ticketsThe most expensive World Cup tickets are private suites for the 2026 final, which have reached prices as high as $199,000. Per the New York Post, the final could be the most expensive ticket in sports history.For standard tickets, the most expensive are Category 1 tickets for the final match, with listed prices around $6,370, although secondary market prices have seen individual tickets go for over $38,000. “Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are already reaching record highs, which comes as no surprise, given the extraordinary global demand and limited ticket availability,” SeatPick CEO Gilad Zilberman said. “With such a unique tournament spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and hosted in some of the world’s most modern stadiums, higher pricing levels are almost inevitable.”Cheapest World Cup ticketsThe cheapest tickets for the tournament can be expected in the group stage, with the lowest-priced tickets for specific matches still available on secondary markets for around $100-$300. On StubHub, the lowest price for the United States’ opening game is $1,148.According to the Post, the starting price for World Cup Final tickets is $5,867.World Cup tickets by cityPer StubHub, these are the cheapest and most expensive tickets by city and venue.City (Tournament Name)Venue (Official Name)Least Expensive (USD)Most Expensive (USD)HoustonNRG Stadium$228$88,124+AtlantaMercedes-Benz Stadium$265$10,032+Kansas CityArrowhead Stadium$250$1,968+PhiladelphiaLincoln Financial Field$287$326,703+DallasAT&T Stadium$306$58,688+New York / New JerseyMetLife Stadium$310$325,353+SeattleLumen Field$322$8,786+San Francisco Bay AreaLevi’s Stadium$333$4,000+BostonGillette Stadium$337$5,000+MiamiHard Rock Stadium$327$393,753+Guadalajara, MexicoEstadio Akron$334$3,000+Vancouver, CanadaBC Place$359$5,000+Toronto, CanadaBMO Field$425$5,463+Los AngelesSoFi Stadium$936$148,000+Monterrey, MexicoEstadio BBVA$282$4,131+Mexico City, MexicoEstadio Azteca$1,249$65,000+BUY NOW:Get tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on StubHubHow much did World Cup tickets cost in 2022?2022 World Cup ticket prices varied significantly by match type and category, ranging from a low of about $11 for a local-resident Category 4 group stage ticket to a high of $1,607 for a Category 1 final match ticket. For 2026, expect the prices to vastly increase.World Cup tickets from 2022 – 2026.This is outrageous. 💰🤦‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/miyRAiN2gC— Footy Flix (@FootyFlixx) October 7, 2025MORE WORLD CUP NEWS:Who will win the World Cup in 2026?Updated FIFA World RankingsHow World Cup qualifying worksExplaining the expanded World Cup bracketFull list of teams to qualify for 2026 World CupWorld Cup price historyOver the years, ticket prices have continued to increase for the World Cup, especially for the higher price bracket.YearTournamentTicket Cost Range (USD Equivalent)Matchup (Winner listed first)1994USA$60 – $475Brazil vs. Italy1998France$46 – $390France vs. Brazil2002Korea/Japan$264 – $660Brazil vs. Germany2006Germany$140 – $700Italy vs. France2010South Africa$150 – $900Spain vs. Netherlands2014Brazil$440 – $990Germany vs. Argentina2018Russia$455 – $1,100France vs. Croatia2022Qatar$205 – $1,607Argentina vs. France2026USA/CAN/MEX$2,030 – $7,875*TBD*Face value ranges for the most and least expensive categoriesMORE WORLD CUP NEWS:Last time the World Cup was in United StatesRevisiting the first World Cup in 1930Most World Cup wins by countryFuture World Cup locations for 2030 and beyondGuide to host countries, cities for 2026 World Cup