Average world cup ticket price 2026
2026 World Cup tickets to initially cost $60 to $6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing
MIAMI — Ticket prices for next year's World Cup will range initially from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,730 for the final, but could change as soccer's top event adopts dynamic pricing for the first time.
The prices are up from a range of $25 to $475 for the 1994 tournament in the United States and for the U.S. dollar equivalent $69 to $1,607 when ticket details were announced for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
"I think the message is 'Get your tickets early,' especially if you know where you will be, because you live in that city, or you're a fan of the three hosting nations, and then you know already when and where they will play," said Heimo Schirgi, the World Cup's chief operating officer. "So that's the message: 'Get your tickets early,' because anything could happen."
Next year's tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be played at 11 sites in the U.S., three in Mexico and two in Canada. The tournament expanded from 32 nations to 48 and from 64 games to 104.
The initial draw period will be limited to Visa card holders and will run from 11 a.m. ET on Sept. 10 thr
Kansas City soccer fans react to premium FIFA World Cup 26 ticket pricing
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There’s a buzz in the air around Kansas City about FIFA World Cup 26, including at Westport Tattoo.
“To have something like that come to Kansas City, with being a big soccer fan all my life and all those world teams coming here, it’s just great," said soccer fan Gabe Wilkerson.
Wilkerson — who was getting work done on his right-arm sleeve Tuesday afternoon at Westport Tattoo, 1509 Westport Road in Kansas City, Missouri — wants to take his family to at least one of the six games GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will host during next summer’s World Cup.
Assuming, of course, he can afford it.
How much is the average fan willing to pay for World Cup tickets?
On Location, which is handling the premium hospitality tickets for World Cup games in Kansas City, recently released the price for its high-end offerings, which range from $1,225 to $3,000 per ticket for group-stage games.
But don’t panic.
“Tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be sold exclusively via FIFA.com/tickets, wi
The FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sales phase is expected to begin in 2025.
The online sales phase will open in late 2025 and run until the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in July. We will have the complete ticket sale prices and buying guide for World Cup 26 here.
Below are the tickets sale category:
Tickets for International Fans
Tickets for residents of North America
Price Ranges
World Cup 2026 tickets price ranges is expected to be from $15 to $990 deepening on the seats and the match stage. Below is the prediction price range for World Cup 26 matches:
Opening match: $5 ~ $310
Group play: $15 ~ $230
Round of 16: $20 ~ $290
Quarterfinals: $85 ~ $450
Semifinals: $140 ~ $960
Third-place match: $85 ~ $450
Registration
Early ticket registration is now available at the official website of the FIFA World Cup – Click here.
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