Published On 7/7/2026
As the 2026 World Cup approaches its decisive stages, ticket prices have risen to record levels, with the prices of some tickets for the final scheduled at MetLife Stadium reaching more than $30,000, a reflection of the size of the global demand for the tournament.
The World Cup returns to North America for the first time since the 1994 edition, and with the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams, the intensity of competition and demand for tickets has increased, especially with the competition entering the knockout stage and the date of the major matches approaching.
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As fans from all over the world headed to the United States, Canada and Mexico to watch the matches from the stands, resale platforms witnessed a significant increase in the prices of tickets for the final rounds, especially the semi-final and final matches.
Tickets for the final match top the list of the most expensive tickets in the 2026 World Cup, as MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will host the final match on July 19.
The official prices for final tickets range between $2,030 and $7,875, depending on the category, but prices in the secondary market have reached unprecedented levels, ranging from $5,900 to more than $38,000 per ticket.
Tickets for the two semifinal matches ranked second in price, as the two matches will be held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The official prices for these matches range between $420 and $3,295, while prices on the resale market may reach about $9,500.
The quarter-final matches, which will be held in cities such as Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City, come in third place.
Their official prices range between $275 and $1,775, while in some resales they reach up to $4,000.
These prices remain subject to change due to the dynamic pricing system and the varying volume of demand, as the value of tickets increases as the tournament approaches its end and the identity of the teams competing for the title becomes clear.
With the attendance of the most prominent stars of world football and the participation of major teams such as Argentina, the final round matches of the 2026 World Cup have become one of the most sought-after sporting events, not only in terms of audiences, but also in terms of the commercial value of tickets.
