How much do 2026 World Cup tickets actually cost? The answer varies enormously depending on the match, the venue, the seat category and where you buy. Here is a complete price reference guide.
AT THE CHEAPEST END
Supporter Entry Tier: $60 per match for every game including the Final. Available only through national federations to loyal supporters. Not for general public purchase.
Category 4 for residents: Deeply discounted pricing for USA, Canada and Mexico residents at their home venues. Requires proof of residency and is non-transferable.
Lower-demand group games: Non-host nation games in less popular venues started at approximately $120 to $265 for Category 3 and 4 seats during Phase 1.
GROUP STAGE FACE VALUE RANGE
Non-host nation group games: $120 to $600+ depending on teams and venue.
Host nation group games (non-opener, non-popular): $500 to $2,000+.
High-demand host nation games: $1,000 to $3,500+.
Tournament opener (Mexico vs. South Africa, June 11): From $3,253.
USA vs. Paraguay (June 12, LA): From $1,422.
Mexico vs. South Korea (June 18): From $1,844.
KNOCKOUT ROUND PRICE RANGE
Round of 32: Several hundred to low thousands.
Round of 16: $500 to $2,500+.
Quarterfinals: $1,000 to $4,500+.
Semifinals: $2,000 to $6,000+.
Third-Place Match (Miami, July 18): Lower demand than other late rounds. More affordable.
Final (MetLife NJ, July 19): $2,030 to $7,875 face value. StubHub starts from $7,291.
HOSPITALITY PACKAGES
Group stage hospitality: Several thousand dollars per person.
Semifinal and Final hospitality: Tens of thousands per person.
Suite packages: MetLife Stadium suites for the Final exceed $200,000.
SECONDARY MARKET PRICING
Group stage general: From approximately $162 upward on StubHub.
Popular group games (USA, Argentina, Brazil, England): $500 to $3,000+.
Quarterfinals on secondary market: $2,000+.
Final on secondary market: $7,291 as a starting point. High-demand Final scenarios (e.g., USA vs. Argentina) could push prices far higher.
FOR CONTEXT
The 1994 World Cup in the FIFA World Cup Tickets Cost from $25 to $475. That is the last time the US hosted the tournament. The 2026 World Cup represents a roughly 10 to 20x price increase in nominal terms over three decades.
In Qatar 2022, the price range was approximately $69 to $1,607 at the time of announcement. The 2026 equivalent starting range is already higher.
BUDGET APPROACH
Target non-host nation group stage games at venues like Kansas City, Philadelphia, Vancouver or Boston for lower-ranked teams. These offer the most affordable legitimate path to attending a live World Cup match.