Are FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticket prices and sales process fair to average fans?
2026 FIFA World Cup Tickets Launch with Dynamic Pricing and Visa Presale
FIFA has officially launched ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The first sales phase—a Visa cardholder-only presale draw—runs from September 10 to 19, with buyers notified by September 29 and assigned slots to purchase beginning October 1. Tickets will be sold using dynamic pricing, starting at $60 for group stage matches and going up to $6,730 for final seats at MetLife Stadium. Fans can purchase up to four tickets per match and a maximum of 40 for the tournament. A resale platform will also be introduced to reduce scalping risks. While FIFA says the pricing structure aims to balance access and demand, some fans are concerned that high-profile games are becoming too expensive for everyday supporters. Additional phases will roll out through late 2025 and early 2026, including a post-group-draw phase after the December 5 match draw.
Options
- Yes, it's a fair system overall
- No, it's pricing out regular fans
- It depends on the match
- Not sure