FIFA has surprised football fans by releasing more than 1,000 World Cup final tickets on Friday, just before the Spain v Belgium quarter-final.
The final, which appeared to be sold out days earlier, is set to take place on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The newly released tickets for 1,200 seats in the upper deck cost about $7,380 each. The 68 seats on the lower deck are priced between $19,995 and $32,970. Hospitality packages with food and beverages cost $32,500 to $34,500. On FIFA’s resale marketplace, ticket prices for the final range from around $7,440 all the way up to $11.5 million.
The World Cup ticket prices have drawn harsh criticism. The attorneys general of California, New York, New Jersey and Texas have raised concerns with FIFA, with some even opening an investigation into the issue, accusing the organization of misleading fans about seat placement and quality.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the prices, saying demand for this World Cup has increased tenfold or more compared to previous tournaments.
He pointed out that ticket prices started as low as $60 and the average price for the entire tournament came out to just under $500, which he said is much cheaper than most American sports.
How to book your place in the FIFA World Cup final:
- Visit FIFA’s official ticket website.
- Log in to your FIFA account or create a new one if you don’t have one.
- Go to the WC 2026 tickets section.
- Select the final game at MetLife Stadium.
- Check the available seating categories and prices.
- Select your preferred seats and add them to your shopping cart.
- Complete the payment with an accepted payment method.
- After purchase, your tickets will be available via your FIFA Ticket account or the official FIFA Ticket app according to FIFA’s delivery schedule.
Infantino insists FIFA had no choice but to let prices rise with demand.
