World Cup 2026: Ticket prices leak sparks outrage

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·3 Oktober 2025

World Cup 2026: Ticket prices leak sparks outrage

The 2026 World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, hasn't even kicked off yet but is already at the center of controversy. The reason? The leaked ticket prices for various phases of the tournament, with many fans calling them outrageously high.

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According to circulating reports, the cheapest tickets will go for $60 for certain group stage matches in Monterrey and Guadalajara (Mexico). But prices skyrocket as soon as the knockout rounds begin, such as:

Semi-finals: between $420 and $2,780.
Final (July 19, 2026 in New York): between $2,030 and $6,370.

🎟️Se han filtrado los posibles precios de las entradas de los partidos del Mundial 2026 y dan ganas de dejar a la FIFA sola con su juguete. Entradas más baratas: FINAL - 2.030$ SEMIFINAL - 420$ INAUGURAL en EEUU - 560$ FASE DE GRUPOS - 60$
– Kamis, 2 Oktober 2025

These record-breaking sums immediately triggered a torrent of criticism, with many arguing that the final is becoming "out of reach" for the average supporter.

Just been sent a document about world cup tickets next year. Category 3 tickets for fans of participating countries, will not be on the lower teir behing the goal. Examples in the photos below. Category 3 tickets are minimum $140 all the way to $215. FUCK FIFA!!
– Kamis, 2 Oktober 2025

However, FIFA could implement dynamic pricing, as was the case at the last Club World Cup: prices may fluctuate based on demand and, most importantly, the teams involved. Back then, the governing body was forced to lower some prices to avoid half-empty stadiums.

Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have been revealed: Most expensive opening game ticket - $2,735 Most expensive group stage ticket - $345 - $805 Most expensive final ticket - $6,370 Via The Athletic
– Jumat, 3 Oktober 2025