FIFA Raises Category 1 World Cup Final Ticket Price to $11,000

T.E (Elbotola)

02 April 2026at22:12

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced an increase in the price of Category 1 tickets for the 2026 World Cup final to $11,000. This adjustment comes as ticket sales reopened following the confirmation of all 48 participating teams for the competition.

The same ticket category was initially priced at $8,680 when first released after the World Cup draw last December.

The price hike also affected Category 2 tickets for the final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium, rising from $5,575 to $7,380. Category 3 tickets saw an increase from $4,185 to $5,785.

As of Wednesday evening, only tickets for 17 out of 72 group stage matches had been released, with no tickets yet available for knockout stage games.

For comparison, the most expensive ticket for the 2022 Qatar World Cup final between France and Argentina was priced at $1,600.

Q&A

What is the new price for Category 1 tickets for the 2026 World Cup final?

The new price for Category 1 tickets for the 2026 World Cup final has been set at $11,000. This significant increase was announced by FIFA as ticket sales reopened following the confirmation of all participating teams.

How do the 2026 World Cup final ticket prices compare to previous tournaments?

The 2026 World Cup final ticket prices are substantially higher than previous tournaments. For instance, the most expensive ticket for the 2022 Qatar World Cup final was significantly less, highlighting a major shift in pricing strategy.

What other World Cup 2026 tickets are currently available for purchase?

Currently, only tickets for a limited number of group stage matches for the 2026 World Cup are available for purchase. As of Wednesday evening, tickets for knockout stage games have not yet been released to the public.

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