2026 World Cup Ticket Prices Unveiled: Eye-Watering Costs From Opening Matches to Championship Final
Admission to 2026 FIFA World Cup matches will begin at $60, though most tickets will be priced in the hundreds, with many—especially for later rounds—reaching thousands of dollars.
While FIFA hasn't officially released ticket pricing, details have begun appearing online after the initial lottery granted fan access.
Spanning four pricing categories, category four tickets ranging from $60 to $105 are expected to be available only in stadium upper corner areas. The majority of seating will likely fall under category one, located in the first and second tiers. Categories two and three will occupy upper levels, positioned along sidelines and behind goals respectively.
While category four tickets start at $60, these budget-friendly options appear extremely limited. Beyond the tournament's early stages, $60 tickets vanish completely. Pricing also fluctuates by location, with MetLife Stadium and SoFi Stadium commanding consistently higher rates.
This suggests a concerning lack of accessibility that will likely frustrate enthusiastic supporters throughout North America, plus international travelers following their national teams.
The tournament's opening match featuring co-hosts Mexico is expected to cost between $370 and $1,825, while the U.S. men's national team's debut ranges from $560 to $2,735. Canadian fans in Toronto face slightly better pricing for their opener, with category one seats at $1,745.
Group matches featuring any of the three host nations will command premium pricing compared to other same-round fixtures. As the knockout rounds commence, costs escalate with each advancing stage.
The most affordable final ticket at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey costs $2,030, climbing to $6,730 for category one seating, which represents the majority of available seats for that match.
Round | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Group stage* | $345–620 | $260–465 | $120–215 | $60–105 |
Round of 32 | $370–665 | $280–500 | $135–240 | $105–185 |
Round of 16 | $590–890 | $450–675 | $220–330 | $170–220 |
Quarterfinals | $1,125–1,690 | $765–1,150 | $485–725 | $275–410 |
Semifinals | $2,565–2,780 | $1,775–1,920 | $660–720 | $420–455 |
Bronze medal | $1,000 | $715 | $360 | $165 |
Final | $6,730 | $4,230 | $2,790 | $2,030 |
*Excluding co-host matches
When Is the 2026 World Cup Group Stage Draw?
Before the group stage draw on Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., supporters won't know the actual matchups. Currently, only the schedule and venues for Mexico (Group A), Canada (Group B) and the USMNT (Group D) are confirmed.
The World Cup tournament begins on June 11, 2026.