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FIFA Triples World Cup Final Ticket Prices as Backlash Grows

FIFA takes a 30% cut on official resales that could top $30 million.

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Overview

  • FIFA, which tripled World Cup final ticket prices earlier this week to $32,970, now faces fresh complaints over affordability.
  • Gianni Infantino defended the approach, saying U.S. market demand justifies the prices and that cheaper face values would fuel scalping.
  • FIFA’s official exchange takes 15% from the buyer and 15% from the seller, and a HITC review cited by Yahoo Sports estimates fees on current final listings could top $30 million.
  • Resale listings now include asks in the millions, such as a reported $11.5 million post for a final ticket and a $5.75 million seat for Portugal–Colombia, which reporters describe as speculative outliers.
  • Responses on the ground vary, with Atlanta’s Arthur Blank keeping $2 concession items for eight matches, while Costco began selling a $39,100 two-ticket hospitality package for the final.