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FIFA’s 2026 World Cup Ticket Launch Triggers Price Spikes and Fan Outcry

The opening Visa‑only window used real‑time pricing that lifted costs for buyers.

Overview

  • About 4.5 million people sought roughly one million tickets in the first phase, accounting for around 15% of total stadium capacity.
  • Prices rose during active sales, with some U.S. group‑stage category‑one seats jumping from $535 to $565 in two days, and knockout prices also climbing within days.
  • FIFA’s official resale platform is live and takes a 15% fee from both the seller and the buyer on each transaction.
  • Final ticket prices reported by outlets range roughly from €1,745 to €5,470, while the widely advertised $60 entry price was available in limited quantities.
  • FIFA says more sales rounds are planned later this year, with roughly half of all tournament seats allocated outside open public sale to sponsors, partners and federations.