World Cup final tickets soar to $2.3M as resale market explodes

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Certain tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final are being resold online for $2.3 million each, according to reporting by LEX 18 News. The premium-priced seats are located behind the goal at either end of the pitch on FIFA's official ticket resale website, where multiple tickets are listed for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

FIFA operates the resale platform and allows ticket holders to set their own prices without implementing price caps. The international soccer federation collects a 15 percent commission on each ticket sold through the secondary market. For those seeking more affordable options, tickets purchased directly from FIFA for the championship match start at nearly $11,000.

The stark price disparity reflects the high demand for the tournament's marquee event, which will be hosted across the United States and held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Tickets for earlier rounds of the tournament come at significantly lower price points. The U.S. national team's opening match against Paraguay, scheduled for June 12 in California, has tickets starting at $1,940. Tickets for Canada's first match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto begin at $980.

The pricing surge for World Cup events extends beyond stadium seats. A related report detailed how transportation costs in New Jersey have jumped dramatically, with train fares increasing from $12 to $150 for passengers traveling to World Cup games in the region.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the first time the tournament is hosted in North America, with matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The multi-nation hosting arrangement and the tournament's return to North America have generated significant interest in securing tickets for the event's most prestigious match.