Overview
- Listings on FIFA’s official resale platform show sharp markups, including Category 3 seats for the Mexico–South Africa opener at about $5,324 versus an original $895.
- Category 1 tickets for the July 19 final now approach $20,000 after an initial price near $7,875, with similar spikes for fixtures such as France–Senegal and Brazil–Morocco.
- FIFA defends the high values as a result of what president Gianni Infantino called exorbitant demand, following a sales phase that drew massive interest.
- A final first-come, first-served sales window is confirmed for April 2026, offering another chance to buy remaining or released tickets directly.
- Rules differ by host country, with limited regulation in the U.S. and Canada and profit resale restricted in Mexico for tickets bought domestically, while fan groups warn inflated prices sideline genuine supporters; isolated listings below face value also appear.