October 02, (THEWILL) — Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin at $60, though FIFA has not officially confirmed costs. The pricing structure has emerged online following an initial lottery that granted fans access. Four categories will operate across venues, with category four offering the lowest prices between $60 and $105, limited to upper corner sections.
Most seats fall into category one, positioned in the first and second decks, whilst categories two and three occupy upper tiers along sidelines and behind goals. However, the cheapest tickets will vanish once the group stage concludes, and prices vary significantly depending on stadium location, with MetLife Stadium and SoFi Stadium charging consistently higher rates.
Opening matches featuring co-host nations will command premium rates. Mexico’s first game will range from $370 to $1,825, whilst the United States men’s national team opener starts at $560 and reaches $2,735. Canada’s Toronto fixture offers slightly lower pricing, with category one tickets at $1,745. Group stage matches involving host nations exceed prices for other teams in the same round, and costs escalate with each knockout phase.
The final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will start at $2,030 for the cheapest ticket, climbing to $6,730 for category one seating. Bronze medal match prices span from $165 in category four to $1,000 in category one. Quarterfinal tickets begin at $275 and rise to $1,690, whilst semifinal seats range from $420 to $2,780. Round of 16 matches will cost between $170 and $890 depending on category.
The lack of affordable options will likely disappoint fans across North America and international supporters planning to follow their countries. Category four tickets, which offer the lowest prices, appear scarce throughout the tournament. Once past the early rounds, $60 tickets disappear entirely, limiting budget-conscious supporters’ options.
Fans will not know specific fixtures until the group stage draw takes place on 5 December at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The only confirmed details at present are the dates and venues for Mexico in Group A, Canada in Group B, and the United States in Group D. The tournament begins on June 11 next year.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
