The first open ticket sale for this summer's World Cup final has shown that FIFA is selling what is thought to be the most expensive general admission to a match in the history of football. This price is a 38 per cent increase from the $8,680 (£6,581) that was advertised as the most expensive ticket during the members' sale in December, when each country's official supporters' club were given early access. The top three category prices are all substantially higher than the cost of the most expensive seat at the 2022 Qatar World Cup final, contested by Argentina and France, which was the equivalent of $1,604 (£1,214). The open sale was the final chance to buy directly from FIFA before the resale market opened on Thursday, but a major misstep by officials turned the process into chaos. The latest gaffe comes four months after FIFA was criticised for their ticket pricing, initially marketing tickets at $140 to $8,680 following the World Cup draw.

Source: Daily Mail April 02, 2026 19:14 UTC