Trending Now - World Cup Final Tickets Hit $2 Million Amid Fan Backlash

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - FIFA is the governing body overseeing the World Cup ticket sales.

CNN - A FIFA spokesperson provided comments regarding the resale marketplace.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Four tickets for the FIFA World Cup final are priced at £1.7 million on the official resale website.

CNN - Tickets for the World Cup final are being resold for $2,299,998.85 each, totaling over $9 million for four tickets.

CNN - The cheapest resale price for a standard ticket for the final is just under $11,000, while the cheapest wheelchair-accessible ticket is almost $15,000.

CNN - FIFA recently released new official tickets for the final at $10,990.

WHERE:

CNN - The World Cup final will take place at MetLife Stadium.

WHEN:

CNN - The World Cup final is scheduled for July 19th, 2026.

WHY:

CNN - FIFA's pricing strategy reflects market demand for each match, with a range of price points and categories.

CNN - FIFA stated it is a not-for-profit organization, and revenue generated will be reinvested to support the development of the game.

HOW:

CNN - The FIFA Marketplace allows ticket holders to resell tickets at prices they choose, with FIFA taking a 15% cut from both buying and selling sides.

CNN - The resale platform is available for Canadian, American, and international residents, with local legislation affecting pricing for Mexican residents.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 17:22 UTC)

FIFA, the governing body overseeing World Cup ticket sales, has announced that four tickets for the World Cup final are currently priced at nearly $1.7 million on the official resale website, with individual tickets being resold for just under $2.3 million each. The final, set to take place at MetLife Stadium July 19th, has a range of ticket prices, with the cheapest standard ticket available for about $11,000 and wheelchair-accessible tickets priced at nearly $15,000. FIFA's resale marketplace allows ticket holders to set their own prices, with the organization taking a 15% commission on both sides of the transaction, and it is available to residents in Canada, the U.S., and internationally, though pricing may vary for Mexican residents due to local laws.