FIFA Triples Prices of Most Expensive 2026 World Cup Final Tickets

FIFA is facing renewed criticism after tripling the price of its most expensive tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with premium seats for the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey now costing $32,970.

The governing body released the updated ticket prices on Thursday, the same day US lawmakers questioned FIFA’s ticketing structure and called for greater transparency over what they described as “opaque” pricing practices.

Previously, the highest-priced Category 1 ticket for the final had been listed at $10,990. That option has now reportedly been replaced by limited wheelchair and easy-access seats, while the new premium category has triggered strong backlash from supporters.

Ticket prices for other major matches have also increased sharply. Top-tier seats for the semi-finals in Arlington and Atlanta were listed at more than $10,000, while fans hoping to watch the United States during the group stage faced prices ranging from about $840 to nearly $3,000.

New Jersey Democrats Nellie Pou and Frank Pallone Jr. criticized FIFA in a letter sent to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. They said supporters were dealing with “shifting rules” and potentially misleading ticketing practices.

Infantino defended FIFA’s pricing policy earlier this week, saying the organization was responding to market demand.

“We have to apply market rates,” Infantino said. “Even though some people are saying the ticket prices we have are high, they still end up on the resale market at an even higher price.”

He also dismissed extreme resale listings with a joke, saying: “If somebody buys a ticket for the final for $2 million, I will personally bring a hot dog and a Coke.”