02 April 2026 , 21:43
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FIFA has sparked outrage after World Cup 2026 ticket prices soared to record highs, with fans facing up to £8,333 for the final amid claims the tournament is pricing out ordinary supporters.
Fans hoping to attend the 2026 World Cup final are facing unprecedented prices, with tickets listed at up to $10,990 (£8,333) in the first open sale.
The cost is believed to be the highest ever for a general admission football match. The latest release offers the clearest indication yet of FIFA’s pricing strategy for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, underlining a dramatic escalation from earlier expectations.
In the original bid book, organisers suggested the most expensive final tickets would cost $1,550 (£1,174). By December’s initial release, that figure had already climbed to $8,680 (£6,581). The new pricing represents a further sharp increase, with category one tickets now reaching $10,990 (£8,333).
Category two seats have risen from $5,575 (£4,227) to $7,380 (£5,596), while category three tickets have increased from $4,185 (£3,173) to $5,785 (£4,386). By comparison, the most expensive ticket for the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar was $1,604 (£1,214), highlighting the scale of the rise.
England football fan Patrick Finn, 50, told the Mirror: “This isn’t a World Cup for fans anymore, it’s a cash grab dressed up as football. Nearly nine grand for a ticket is beyond absurd. Ordinary supporters have been completely priced out, and FIFA should be ashamed of turning the biggest game in the world into something only the ultra-rich can afford. No wonder ticket sales are on the floor.”
Technology & Business Editor