The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be the largest and most expansive edition in the history of the sport. For the first time ever, the tournament is expanding its field to include 48 competing nations, a significant increase from the traditional 32-team format. This landmark expansion guarantees more nations the opportunity to participate on the world stage.
This monumental event will be co-hosted across three North American countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. A total of 16 host cities — 11 in the U.S., three in Mexico and two in Canada — will welcome the world’s best teams and millions of fans. The cross-continent hosting arrangement highlights the truly global nature of the sport.
The new format will see the 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four nations, replacing the previous eight-group structure. The group stage will be followed by a new Round of 32 knockout phase. The top two teams from each group will advance automatically, joined by the eight best third-place finishers, ensuring competitive stakes right up until the final group matches.
Across the sprawling host nations, the world’s best players will represent their countries as they chase the coveted trophy. With so many teams and fans spread across the continent, many will be searching for the best ways to purchase tickets.
The Sporting News has you covered with ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the cheapest and most expensive seats.
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How much are World Cup tickets in 2026?
On StubHub, ticket prices for the World Cup are anywhere from $369 to $328,053. Of course, prices will vary based on the teams, the venue and the round for each match.
Most expensive World Cup tickets
The most expensive World Cup tickets are private suites for the 2026 final, which have reached prices as high as $199,000. Per the New York Post, the final could be the most expensive ticket in sports history.
For standard tickets, the most expensive are Category 1 tickets for the final match, with listed prices around $6,370, although secondary market prices have seen individual tickets go for over $38,000.
“Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are already reaching record highs, which comes as no surprise, given the extraordinary global demand and limited ticket availability,” SeatPick CEO Gilad Zilberman said. “With such a unique tournament spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and hosted in some of the world’s most modern stadiums, higher pricing levels are almost inevitable.”
Cheapest World Cup tickets
The cheapest tickets for the tournament can be expected in the group stage, with the lowest-priced tickets for specific matches still available on secondary markets for around $100-$300. On StubHub, the lowest price for the United States’ opening game is $1,148.
According to the Post, the starting price for World Cup Final tickets is $5,867.
World Cup tickets by city
Per StubHub, these are the cheapest and most expensive tickets by city and venue.
| City (Tournament Name) | Venue (Official Name) | Least Expensive (USD) | Most Expensive (USD) |
| Houston | NRG Stadium | $228 | $88,124+ |
| Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | $265 | $10,032+ |
| Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium | $250 | $1,968+ |
| Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field | $287 | $326,703+ |
| Dallas | AT&T Stadium | $306 | $58,688+ |
| New York / New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | $310 | $325,353+ |
| Seattle | Lumen Field | $322 | $8,786+ |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Levi’s Stadium | $333 | $4,000+ |
| Boston | Gillette Stadium | $337 | $5,000+ |
| Miami | Hard Rock Stadium | $327 | $393,753+ |
| Guadalajara, Mexico | Estadio Akron | $334 | $3,000+ |
| Vancouver, Canada | BC Place | $359 | $5,000+ |
| Toronto, Canada | BMO Field | $425 | $5,463+ |
| Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium | $936 | $148,000+ |
| Monterrey, Mexico | Estadio BBVA | $282 | $4,131+ |
| Mexico City, Mexico | Estadio Azteca | $1,249 | $65,000+ |
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How much did World Cup tickets cost in 2022?
2022 World Cup ticket prices varied significantly by match type and category, ranging from a low of about $11 for a local-resident Category 4 group stage ticket to a high of $1,607 for a Category 1 final match ticket.
For 2026, expect the prices to vastly increase.
World Cup tickets from 2022 – 2026.
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World Cup price history
Over the years, ticket prices have continued to increase for the World Cup, especially for the higher price bracket.
| Year | Tournament | Ticket Cost Range (USD Equivalent) | Matchup (Winner listed first) |
| 1994 | USA | $60 – $475 | Brazil vs. Italy |
| 1998 | France | $46 – $390 | France vs. Brazil |
| 2002 | Korea/Japan | $264 – $660 | Brazil vs. Germany |
| 2006 | Germany | $140 – $700 | Italy vs. France |
| 2010 | South Africa | $150 – $900 | Spain vs. Netherlands |
| 2014 | Brazil | $440 – $990 | Germany vs. Argentina |
| 2018 | Russia | $455 – $1,100 | France vs. Croatia |
| 2022 | Qatar | $205 – $1,607 | Argentina vs. France |
| 2026 | USA/CAN/MEX | $2,030 – $7,875* | TBD |
*Face value ranges for the most and least expensive categories
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